Definitely, John Textor practically turns bad news a day at the moment. Whether with Botafogo, Olympique Lyonnais or Crystal Palace, the American businessman multiplies problematic files, mainly linked to financial concerns. Waiting for OL's passage before the DNCG, which could be less difficult than expected following the transfer of Rayan Cherki to Manchester City for around forty million euros, it is on the side of Brazil that the North American still has seeds …
Indeed, there are big worries around Thiago Almada. The Argentinian, who evolved on the side of Olympique Lyonnais on loan on the second part of last season, has nothing to blame himself for, but his transfer from Atlanta United to Botafogo in the summer of 2024 is still at the heart of a big scandal. As indicated UOL ESPORTEFIFA has taken measures in this file.
A blow for the finances of Botafogo
Why then? Well, because the Brazilian club has still not paid the slightest euro to the MLS stable for the transfer of Argentinian. Already last February, FIFA, after a complaint from the North American franchise, had forced Botafogo to pay 10 million euros, corresponding to part of the transfer of the player. John Textor's club has not listened to the organization's instructions that governs football worldwide, which has now condemned Botafogo to a new “sentence”.
Pour the full transfer of the player, or $ 21 million (around 18.5 million euros), now, with light interests of $ 150,000 moreover. Initially, it had been agreed between the two clubs that the amount would be paid in several deadlines every three months. This will be a big problem for Botafogo cash, since clubs rarely have so many liquidity available and it is for this reason that transfers are generally always settled in several payments. The Brazilian club will appeal, but risks heavier sanctions, such as a recruitment ban, if it does not quickly adjust this amount. Business to follow …
