Burnley and Everton remain part of the discussion around Vitinho’s future, as new reports from Brazil outline the player’s clear short-term plan.
According to Bolavip, he does not intend to leave the club before the World Cup and only plans to assess his next move after the tournament.
Vitinho has focused on maintaining a high level of performance in Rio de Janeiro. His main objective is to secure a place in Brazil’s squad for the World Cup.
He believes the competition can offer decisive exposure and open the door to a move to Europe, which stands as his main career goal.
The player feels settled at Botafogo, while his family have adapted well to life in the city. That stability has reinforced his decision not to rush any transfer.
Brazilian clubs have discussed his name in recent months. São Paulo explored a possible move, but negotiations failed to progress. Despite those talks, Vitinho made his position clear. He does not plan to return to the Brazilian market at this stage. Any departure would only happen if it involved European football.
In that context, speculation around a possible return to Burnley, his former club in England, alongside interest from Everton, continues to circulate in Brazil.
Those links have strengthened the view that he will only move when he feels ready for the next step abroad.
Botafogo, meanwhile, have no intention of negotiating Vitinho with domestic rivals. The club will only analyse a potential sale if a strong offer arrives from overseas. Even then, any discussion would take place later, once the transfer window opens.
For now, Vitinho remains focused on the World Cup, with his future expected to take shape only after the tournament.
