John Textor's comments on Danilo have increased speculation about the midfielder's future. Although he publicly criticized the player's attitude, the American businessman eventually indicated that Palmeiras is a likely destination if no European offer appears. Removed from the Botafogo SAF command since April, Textor stated that Danilo should respect the commitment assumed with the club, remembering the investment made to sign him when few believed in his recovery. "You can't ask to leave because you want to play for Palmeiras or any other club. You have to honor your obligations and loyalty to the club that took a risk on you when no one else would have done", he declared. In a harsher tone, the businessman stated that, if he were in charge of the decisions, he would not accept being pressured by a request for departure and would leave the player without playing until receiving a proposal considered adequate. "I can end a player's career before compromising my club's interests. I would burn the best player in the world to save my club", he said. Despite the criticism, the statement that caught the most attention was the one that seems to anticipate the novel's ending. When commenting on the midfielder's future, Textor stated that the player should end up at Palmeiras if the São Paulo club maintains its interest. "What will happen now? He will end up at Palmeiras, if they want him." Danilo was signed by Botafogo alongside Nottingham Forest for around 22 million euros, a value that exceeds R$ 140 million at the current exchange rate. The scenario favors a transfer still in this window. The midfielder did not reach the limit of games in the Brazilian Championship, a condition that keeps him eligible to defend another Serie A club in the competition. Palmeiras and Flamengo appear among the main interested parties, although the Verdão has been pointed out for months as the most likely destination in case of permanence in Brazilian football. Danilo is currently with the Brazilian national team for the Copa do Mundo, while his future remains open. The midfielder's future will only be decided after the tournament.