Botafogo triumphs in the Copa Libertadores, offering a colossal sum to Eagle Football Group. A crucial windfall to support OL in crisis?
Botafogoemblematic club of Rio de Janeiro, won the prestigious Copa Libertadores against Atlético Mineiro on Saturday (3-1). This victory, beyond the sporting feat, has an economic and strategic dimension for Eagle Football Group, owner of Botafogo and also of theOlympique Lyonnais.
A colossal financial windfall
With this victory, Botafogo pockets 21.75 million euros. This amount includes participation bonuses as well as those linked to its final success.
By winning in Libertadores, Botafogo also obtains a precious ticket to the next Club World Cup. LFIFA awards 50 million euros to qualified teams. This constitutes an additional and unexpected source of income for Eagle Football Group.
In total, this campaign brings in more than 70 million euros. This sum is crucial for the development and consolidation of the group's sporting and financial projects.
An opportunity for Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais, also owned by John Textor via Eagle Football Group, is going through a delicate period. Under the threat of administrative relegation to Ligue 2 imposed as a precautionary measure by the DNCG, the club must imperatively find resources to clean up its financial situation.
The success of Botafogo could well play a saving role. The 70 million euros generated could allow Eagle Football to reallocate funds for the benefit of OL. The goal would be to meet the requirements of the DNCG and preserve its place in Ligue 1.
This possible transfer of funds highlights Eagle Football Group's overall strategy, which focuses on synergy between its different clubs to maximize their sporting and financial potential. This victory shows that the internationalization of the model can bear fruit, provided it is well mastered.
Botafogo's triumph in the Copa Libertadores is an example of John Textor's ambitions in the world of football. By investing in several clubs, he hopes to generate sporting and financial success that benefits his entire portfolio.
