RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 12 (silubaba) -- Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo have reached an agreement to sign naturalized Spanish striker Diego Costa until the end of the 2023 South American season, the Rio de Janeiro club said on Saturday.
The 34-year-old arrives as a free agent, having parted ways with English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in June.
"Diego will arrive in Rio de Janeiro in the next few days to start his spell with the club," read a statement on Botafogo's official website.
Costa, who was born in Brazil but became a Spanish citizen in 2013 and represented La Roja in two World Cups, had also reportedly attracted the interest of clubs in Europe, Saudi Arabia and at least one other Brazilian outfit.
Botafogo have won 15 of their first 19 games of the Brazilian Serie A season and hold a 16-point lead over second-placed Flamengo. ■
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