Following lengthy negotiations and final medical checks, Gabriel Batista has completed a transfer to Botafogo from Santa Clara. The goalkeeper is now fully registered and eligible for selection for his new team. It's a statement signing for Botafogo, who have moved quickly to finalise the deal ahead of the close of the window, with fans salivating at the thought of seeing their new signing in a Botafogo shirt. No other teams were seriously connected with the player, leaving Botafogo free to complete the transfer at their own pace. So far in this season, Botafogo are conceding 2.0 goals a game (6 in 3), more than they'd like compared to the Brasileiro Serie A standard. The hope is Gabriel Batista adds a bit of steel and helps make them tougher to break down. Neither Santa Clara nor Botafogo have been linked with any additional targets at this stage. Want to see how the story develops? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for more news and transfer rumours just like this one.