Eintracht Frankfurt are poised to complete the permanent signing of Otávio from Portuguese side Estrela Amadora in the coming days, according to Sky Sports. The deal is reportedly worth €4.5 million, with full agreement reached between the two clubs.
Otávio, a 20-year-old Brazilian center-back, has impressed in Liga Portugal, making 22 appearances for Estrela Amadora this season. He initially joined Estrela Amadora after progressing through the youth ranks of Camboriú FC in Brazil, further demonstrating his rapid development within recent years. Prior to that, Otávio spent time in the youth system at Botafogo, gaining early experience in a prominent Brazilian footballing environment.
The impending arrival of Otávio follows a recent departure in Frankfurt’s central defense, with Aurèle Amenda joining newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town last week. This move suggests Frankfurt are keen to maintain strength in depth in that position ahead of the upcoming season, and Otávio represents a relatively low-cost solution to fill that gap.
Frankfurt have previously enjoyed success with a young Brazilian defender in their squad, with Tuta establishing himself as a key player for five seasons before his transfer to Al-Duhail SC for €15 million in 2025. The club will hope Otávio can follow a similar trajectory and become a valuable asset in the Bundesliga. At 1.93m tall, Otávio possesses a significant physical presence, which will likely be considered an asset in the physically demanding Bundesliga. His arrival provides Frankfurt with another promising young talent as they continue to build their squad.
