It cannot yet be official given the restrictions that OL must observe this winter – the Rhone club being subject to a recruitment ban and even threatened with relegation as a precautionary measure – but Thiago Almada is already a Gone in his head.
In an interview with ESPN this Wednesday, the 23-year-old playmaker announced his imminent departure from Botafogo to join Lyon. “
Now I’m ready to go to Lyon. I’m leaving on January 5th! »
With the blessing of the DNCG?
What about the sanctions imposed by the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG)? “ I asked questions and they told me they would resolve their issues. I think everything is OK », breathes Thiago Almada, visibly confident in the success of the transfer.
Fresh winner of the Copa Libertadores – the South American C1 – Botafogo is part of the Eagle Football galaxy, which could allow John Textor to carry out an unexpected white operation with the Argentinian international.