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Eintracht Frankfurt and Portuguese outfit Club Football Estrela Amadora have reached an agreement over the transfer of Otávio. The centre-back will undergo a medical in Frankfurt and join up with the rest of the squad at their training camp in Grassau. The 20-year-old arrives on a contract until 2031 and will wear the number 5 jersey.
Otávio Manoel Galdino Fernandes left his homeland of Brazil in 2024, having come through the academies of Botafogo FC and Camboriú FC. The 1.93-metre centre-back made 14 appearances for Estrela’s U23 side, quickly earning promotion to the first team.
Last season the left-footer made seven outings for the reserves and a further 22 top-flight appearances for Estrela’s senior side, including 17 starts, thereby playing an important role in the team avoiding relegation.
Sporting director Timmo Hardung said: “In Otávio, we’re bringing in a young, highly talented centre-back with enormous potential for development. He’s a left-footer who is tall, athletic and quick, combining those attributes with a strong defensive mentality, which is something we specifically wanted to strengthen in our squad. We’re convinced he’ll bring us a lot of joy here at Eintracht.”
Otávio said of his transfer: “I am very happy to wear the Eintracht Frankfurt jersey. Joining a club with such a rich tradition that competes in major tournaments is a dream come true and a very important step in my career.
I want to thank God, my family, and everyone who believed in me and was part of this journey. Now a new challenge begins, and I arrive eager to work hard, improve every day, and repay the trust the club has placed in me out on the pitch.
I hope to build a great legacy here, achieve major goals with Frankfurt, and bring plenty of joy to the fans. I am ready for this challenge.”
