Botafogo's Brito due to move to Palace
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Former Botafogo sporting director Alessandro Brito is poised to join Crystal Palace as head scout.
Brito has left the Brazilian side after four years and is due to move to England once formalities are completed.
He helped identify Igor Jesus, John Victor and Jair Cunha for Botafogo, with all joining Nottingham Forest last summer.
Botafogo owner John Textor, a former co-owner of Palace, wanted to keep Brito but he opted to move on last month.
He helped Botafogo win the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship in 2024 having joined in 2022.
Palace are looking for a new manager to replace Oliver Glasner and have been expected to speak to Lens boss Pierre Sage after Glasner left having guided them to the Europa Conference League title.
