OL encounters a major obstacle in the Rayan Vitor case

Sixth in Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais is still getting into shape. Located two lengths from the qualifying places in the Champions League, the Gones have not yet found their cruising speed even if a rise in power is felt. Moreover, the Rhone residents could find themselves strengthened this winter since Thiago Almada (23 years old) will arrive from Botafogo in January and winger Luiz Henrique (23 years old) has regularly been linked to Les Gones. Recently, it is another talent from the Brazilian Serie A who regularly returns in the small papers of the team coached by Pierre Sage.

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18-year-old right winger who wears the Vasco da Gama jersey, Rayan Vitor is making a promising debut. He has already made 25 appearances for 1 goal and 1 goal with the club where Dimitri Payet plays. A hard-hitting winger, the young left-hander has been targeted for a while by Olympique Lyonnais and its owner John Textor. The latter, who also manages Botafogo, has extensive knowledge of the Brazilian championship, a League where OL have recruited since his arrival at the head of the club (Jeffinho, Lucas Perri, Adryelson, etc.)

OL cannot register him at the moment

While we were only at the stage of the first discussions, the negotiations have now progressed well as revealed Globo Esporte. According to the Brazilian media, the transfer of the young nugget to Olympique Lyonnais should rise to 14 million euros. A sum which includes the settlement of a debt of 2.4 million euros on the part of Vasco da Gama towards John Textor and Botafogo. In addition, Botafogo will lend the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium to Vasco da Gama for three years while the Brazilian club renovates the São Januário Stadium.

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While the negotiations are going well, Olympique Lyonnais will encounter a major problem in finalizing the file. With too many extra-community players, the Gones do not have room in their squad at the moment to accommodate Rayan Vitor. The idea of ​​loaning him to Molenbeek was considered, but the player's clan is opposed to the idea of ​​playing in the Belgian second division. Discussions to find an alternative continue. The possibility of him joining Botafogo on loan initially exists but Vasco da Gama will ask for more money if that is to happen. The other solution will be to sell an extra-community player this winter.