Palmeiras 
Ajax 
Botafogo - 19 October
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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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74.9
75.4
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Atakan Karazor |
 VfB Stuttgart
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€12.9M |
|
74.9
76.0
|
Vitaly Janelt |
 Brentford
|
€18.2M |
|
74.3
79.5
|
Mikkel Damsgaard |
Brentford
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€36.9M |
|
74.0
75.7
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Pape Gueye |
 Villarreal
|
€16.7M |
|
73.9
73.9
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Martín Zubimendi |
 Arsenal
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€65.5M |
|
73.8
80.8
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Nicolò Rovella |
 Lazio
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€24.9M |
|
73.5
76.5
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Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€27.3M |
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73.3
73.3
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Santi Comesaña |
Villarreal
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€7.3M |
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Who is Danilo?
Danilo (BRA) is a a holding midfielder 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 box to box midfielder, a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Danilo's current transfer value is between €28.8M and €35.2M. 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.
