Three players from Brazil should strengthen theOL in January. However, their arrival in Lyon is seriously compromised due to the recruitment ban imposed on Lyonnais by the Professional Football League (LFP), but also their qualification for the Club World Cup.
OL: The Lyon transfer window blocked, the Brazilians stuck!
OL are under threat of severe sanctions from the LFP Professional Club Control Commission. Banned from recruitment, forced to reduce its payroll and administratively relegated to Ligue 2 as a precautionary measure, the Rhone club faces a critical situation. These sanctions, pronounced in mid-November, have immediate consequences on the winter transfer window.
John Textor, owner of Olympique Lyonnais, is forced to part ways with several players to reduce the payroll and replenish the club's coffers. While departures are planned for January 2025, the returns of Jeffinho et Adryelsonloaned to Botafogo until the end of December 2024, and the transfer of Thiago Almada to OL seemed to be getting closer. However, due to DNCG sanctions, OL cannot welcome them this winter.
Mercato: Jeffinho, Adryelson and Almada left to stay at Botafogo!
The situation is all the more complex as the two Brazilian players, as well as Thiago Almada (recruited to Atlanta United in MLS by John Textor), are qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup. This competition, which they dream of, is scheduled for the United States in June 2025. In addition, Botafogo is in the race for the title of champion of Brazil, which could encourage players to stay in Brazil, especially if they win the championship , in addition to the Copa Libertadores.
