Palmeiras 
Ajax 
Botafogo - 14 December
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CONFIRMED: Danilo signs for Nottingham.
Nottingham beats Ajax to sign Danilo. Palmeiras accepts their €20M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Danilo moving to Ajax.
CONFIRMED: Danilo signs for Nottingham
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Danilo transferring to Ajax appears very low, with only 12% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Danilo has few opportunities to further develop within this Ajax squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Ajax has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Danilo.
- At the moment, one of Ajax's best players already plays in the same position as Danilo.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor)
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Few better competitors for position (Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Kenneth Taylor, Kristian Hlynsson (Attacking midfielder, ISL))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor)
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Key player as direct competitor (Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor)
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Alternatives of Ajax
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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74.3
77.0
|
Exequiel Palacios |
 Bayer 04
|
€33.1M |
|
74.3
74.3
|
Aleix García |
Bayer 04
|
€15.1M |
|
74.3
74.3
|
Koke |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€3.9M |
|
74.1
75.0
|
Amadou Haidara |
 RB Leipzig
|
€7.8M |
|
73.9
75.1
|
Mateo Kovacic |
 Man City
|
€15.6M |
|
73.3
79.8
|
Máximo Perrone |
 Como
|
€19M |
|
73.1
73.1
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Jorginho |
 Flamengo
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€2.6M |
|
73.1
73.1
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Dani Ceballos |
 Real Madrid
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€6.2M |
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Who is Danilo?
Danilo (BRA) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Botafogo. Danilo is 24 years old (2001/04/29) and he is 177cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 28. Danilo has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a box to box midfielder.
Danilo's current transfer value is between €28.7M and €35.1M. His last transfer was from Nottingham to Botafogo in 2025. Botafogo paid Nottingham €23M for Danilo.
Danilo latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
