Barcelona Target Doria Open To Club Exit

Botafogo have revealed that Barcelona and Juventus target Doria could leave the club before the European transfer window closes.

The 18-year-old is being chased by some big clubs, after some promising performances this season when he helped his side to top the Campeonato Brasileiro standings. His club has not ruled out the prospects of Doria’s club exit.


"Right now I can't guarantee that Doria will stay," Assumpcao told Radio CBN.


"Negotiations will depend on whether clubs are willing to pay his buyout fee.


"Whoever wants him will need to pay more than just that value. If that happens, we don't have any control because it will be the player's decision. He, his agent and his family are considering their options."


Doria reportedly attracted the attention of the La Liga champions earlier this year when he represented Brazil in under 20s in France. He is also being monitored by Italy’s Juventus and Portugal’s Benfica.


Assumpcao also said that the club would make efforts to convince the teenager into staying at the club until the end of December.


"We are negotiating for him to stay until the end of the year. I don't know if it will be possible. Right now there is nothing set in stone but the window hasn't closed yet.”