Directed by John Textor, the Brazilian Batafogo club wishes to obtain 65 million euros from OL, which he estimates to have benefited from certain transfers before his passage to the DNCG.
The Brazilian club Botafogo wishes to obtain compensation from OL to the tune of 65 million euros. Indeed, according to information from the O’Globo media, the Brazilian club estimates that it has sold several of its players in “Favorable conditions” For Olympique Lyonnais, which at that time had problems with the DNCG. Recall that the Botafogo club is the property of Eagle Football Group, just like OL, and has for president John Textor, who also held this role in Lyon until recently.
“After the DNCG decision of November 15, 2024, which prohibited in Lyon from registering players, Botafogo was forced to negotiate with third parties certain players who could be transferred to Lyon, such as Luis Henrique, Igor Jesus and Jair, in unfavorable conditions”denounced in a press release the club based in Rio de Janeiro.
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Among, the players cited, some have never worn the OL jersey. This is particularly the case with Luis Henrique. Winner of the last COPA Libertadores (the equivalent of the Champions League in South America), Botafogo deplores “Measures taken by the regulatory authorities in France (Who) have compromised the proper functioningFrom the partnership between Lyon and the Brazilian club within Eagle Football Group. A demoted time in Ligue 2, OL has saved on appeal and is now chaired by Michele Kang.
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