Ex-Man United defender Telles set for Botafogo move

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo have reached an agreement to sign former Manchester United defender Alex Telles, according to widespread media reports in the South American country.

Telles agreed to a two-and-half-year deal after swift negotiations on the final day of Brazil's transfer window, Globo Esporte reported on Monday.

The 31-year-old became a free agent earl