The adventure of Thiago Almada at Olympique Lyonnais may only be up to his beginnings. Arrived this winter on loan from Botafogo, another club belonging to President John Textor, the Argentinian attacking midfielder has been able to be sufficiently convincing. To the point of arouing the interest of several training courses, including Benfica.
While some rumors reported a requirement of 40 million euros from the American manager to give in his player, reality seems quite different. The latter indeed seems closed to any negotiation.
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In an interview with Portuguese media A bolathe boss of the Gones clearly said that the future of the native of Ciudadela is taking shape at the Groupama Stadium. “I don't know if Benfica is still interested. But I did not ask for an amount. We don't want to sell it. We have transferred Rayan Cherki (to Manchester City, editor's note) and we plan to make Thiago our attacking midfielder ”said Textor.
