Football Club de Marseille invites you to follow the news of OM's competitors (PSG, Monaco, Lyon, Nice, LOSC, Rennes, etc.). Textor still wants to acquire a Brazilian talent to send him to OL, but he no longer has any extra-community places available.
Ryan Vitoran 18-year-old right winger playing for Vasco da Gama, is one of the rising stars of Brazilian football. In 25 appearances, he scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist. His profile, that of a fast and technical winger with a sharp left foot, attracted the attention of Olympique Lyonnais. OL owner John Textor, who also manages Botafogo, is particularly interested in the young talent, knowing the Brazilian market well.
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Ryan Vitor, un transfer at 14 million euros on track?
Negotiations between Vasco da Gama and Olympique Lyonnais have intensified in recent weeks. According to the Brazilian media Globo Esportethe transfer of Rayan Vitor should be concluded for a sum of around 14 million euros. This transaction includes a debt of 2.4 million euros that Vasco da Gama owes to John Textor and Botafogo, as well as an agreement for Vasco to use the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium, on loan from Botafogo for three years, while the São Januário is renovated. Information confirmed by Fabrizio Romano : “Olympique Lyonnais has sent an official offer worth 14 million euros to Vasco da Gama for the young Rayan, born in 2006. Negotiations are underway, as reported by Globo. »
The obstacle of extra-community players
Although the transfer is almost finalized, Olympique Lyonnais encounters a significant obstacle: the quota of extra-community players in Ligue 1. OL currently does not have room in its squad to integrate Rayan Vitor. A loan to the Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium had been considered, but this option was rejected by the player, who prefers not to play in the Belgian second division.
Alternatives to finalize the transfer
Discussions are continuing to find a solution. A loan of Ryan Vitor has Botafogo could be considered, although this would involve additional costs for Lyon. The last option would be to sell a non-EU player this winter to free up space in the squad. Rayan Vitor could thus join Lyon in the coming months and strengthen the Lyon attack with his promising potential.
