Olympique Lyonnais is carrying out a superb behind-the-scenes financial operation thanks to the transfer of Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal. When the Brazilian midfielder left for Newcastle in January 2022 for 50.1 million euros, Lyon management had the excellent reflex to negotiate a clause of 20% on the capital gain during a future resale.
Today, with this transaction concluded for 87 million euros, the calculation is largely in favor of Les Gones. OL will thus be able to pocket a juicy bonus of around 8 million euros without having to negotiate anything. While the need for liquidity is felt between Rhône and Saône, this is a real accounting masterstroke which has replenished the club’s coffers.
