Brazilian Defender Otávio Transfers from Estrela da Amadora to Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt has signed 20-year-old Brazilian center-back Otávio from Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora for a fee of €4.5-6 million. The defender, who made 22 Primeira Liga appearances last season, signed a long-term contract until 2031. The transfer provides a major financial boost to Estrela, covering nearly half their season budget. Otávio will join Frankfurt's training camp after medical exams.
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Eintracht Frankfurt Signs Brazilian Defender Otávio from Estrela Amadora
Eintracht Frankfurt has officially announced the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian center-back Otávio from Portuguese Primeira Liga side CF Estrela Amadora. The contract runs until June 30, 2031, and the player will wear the number 5 jersey. Otávio, born in 2005, came through the youth systems of Botafogo and Camboriú before moving to Portugal in 2024. After 14 appearances for Estrela Amadora's U23 team, he quickly advanced to the first team. In the 2025/26 season, the 1.93-meter-tall left-footed defender made 22 league appearances (17 starts) and played a key role in the team's successful survival. Frankfurt's sporting director Hardung praised his talent, physicality, and defensive awareness. Otávio expressed happiness at joining a club with European competition history and vowed to repay the club's trust through hard work.
Read sourceEintracht Frankfurt Signs Brazilian Defender Otávio from Estrela Amadora
Eintracht Frankfurt has completed the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian central defender Otávio from Portuguese club CF Estrela Amadora. The 1.93-meter-tall left-footer has signed a long-term contract until June 30, 2031, and will wear the number 5 jersey. According to BILD, the transfer fee is approximately 4.5 million euros. Otávio is considered one of the most exciting defensive talents of his age group, having made the leap from Brazil's U23 to Portugal's first division in 2024 and playing 22 top-flight matches last season, helping his club avoid relegation. Eintracht sports director Timmo Hardung praised Otávio's development potential, athleticism, and defensive mentality. After completing medical checks, the new signing is set to travel directly to the team's training camp in Grassau to join his new teammates. Otávio expressed his excitement about joining a club with such great tradition and his determination to work hard and repay the club's trust.
Read sourceEintracht Frankfurt Signs Brazilian Defender Otavio from Estrela Amadora
Eintracht Frankfurt has secured the signing of Brazilian defensive talent Otavio from Portuguese Primeira Liga club Estrela Amadora. The move comes as the Bundesliga side has experienced several departures in its defensive line during the current transfer window. Otavio is expected to bolster the Eagles' backline, though the transfer is not yet finalized as the medical examination is still pending. The deal highlights Frankfurt's strategy of scouting young talent from the Portuguese league to reinforce their squad for the upcoming season.
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Pepa Takes 27 Players to Algarve for Second Pre-Season Stage; Otávio Departs for Eintracht Frankfurt
Portuguese football club Estrela da Amadora, under new coach Pepa, is traveling to Portimão in the Algarve for the second stage of pre-season training with a squad of 27 players. The club has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Otávio, 20, has not traveled with the team as he is en route to Germany to sign for Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. The transfer is reportedly worth €6 million, making it the second biggest sale in the club's history. Additionally, the club officially announced the loan signing of goalkeeper Léo Linck from Botafogo. The team is scheduled to return to Reboleira on July 31.
Read sourceOtávio arrives in Germany to sign for Eintracht Frankfurt
Brazilian center-back Otávio, 20, has arrived in Germany to finalize his transfer from Estrela da Amadora to Eintracht Frankfurt. The deal is worth approximately €5 million, making it the second largest sale in Estrela's history, behind only Sidny Lopes Cabral's €6 million move to Benfica in January. Otávio, who had a contract until 2029, recorded one assist in 22 appearances during the 2025/26 season. He joined Estrela in summer 2024 and is valued at €1.5 million by Transfermarkt. The transfer provides a significant financial boost to Estrela, covering nearly half of their €12 million budget for the 2026/27 season. Otávio will undergo medical exams and physical tests before signing. He previously played for Botafogo, Atlético-MT, and Camboriú in Brazil.
E. Amadora Receives €6 Million Offer from Bundesliga Club for Otávio
Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora has received a €6 million offer from an unnamed Bundesliga club for their 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Otávio. The player, currently with the tricolores, is reportedly considering the move. The news was published by Record Portugal on July 25, 2026, and is part of a broader roundup of transfer market activity in Portugal and other major leagues.