Sentenced to relegation to Ligue 2 as a precautionary measure by the DNCG, Olympique Lyonnais must make savings. And rather substantial… According to information from various media, OL must generate more than 100 million euros in revenue, while drastically reducing its payroll. John Textor still has several strategies for bringing in cash…
Botafogo’s exploits, for example, made the Eagle group a lot of money. In total, the Brazilian club won 70 million thanks to its victory in the Copa Libertadores, with 21 million euros guaranteed for the winner of the most prestigious South American tournament, and 50 million euros which will enter thanks to the club’s participation in the Club World Cup. Sums which will be partly intended
A highly rated player
And now according to SportFC Barcelona could allow Botafogo – and therefore Eagle Group – to receive a new big check. The profile of Luiz Henrique, the star of the Brazilian club, really appeals to the people of Barcelona. The 23-year-old winger, whom Botafogo picked up from Betis for around 16 million euros, is a hit in his country and has a good chance of returning to Europe in the coming months.
If there was talk of a transfer to Olympique Lyonnais, other clubs are interested. Barça is therefore part of it and could go on the attack next summer. The Catalan media also tells us that the Blaugrana had already tried it in the past, without success. Next summer, Barcelona will try to bring in a winger to provide competition in the attacking sector, and Luiz Henrique could be the one. A transfer to Catalonia could therefore well help Eagle and therefore Olympique Lyonnais…
