Loaned by theOL has Botafogo for a period of one year in January 2024, Jeffinho should initially return to the Rhone club in January 2025. However, his return to Lyon is still in question.
OL: Jeffinho's loan to Botafogo was not satisfactory
Jeffinho's loan spell at Botafogo in Brazil will come to an end at the end of December. Although the Brazilian club, part of the Eagle Football group, won the Copa Libertadores and are on the verge of clinching the Brazilian championship title, the Brazilian winger has contributed little to these successes.
His season was seriously compromised by a hamstring injury which kept him away from the field for six months, from May to November 2024. Since his return, Jeffinho has only played one league match, totaling 24 minutes. He was also absent from the scoresheet during the Copa Libertadores final won by Botafogo.
Mercato: OL want to leave Jeffinho in Brazil, Botafogo does not want to keep him
In Lyon, no one seems to be waiting for Jeffinho to return. According to information from Foot MarketOL managers would like the player to stay at Botafogo, in particular because of a squad already well stocked with non-community players.
In Brazil, the media RTI Sport states that Botafogo decided not to keep Jeffinho at the end of his loan. The future of the 24-year-old Brazilian therefore poses a real enigma for the decision-makers at Eagle Football Group.
OL: Is a door opening at Santos FC for the Brazilian winger?
John Textor, the owner of OL and Botafogo, could find a solution by permanently selling Jeffinho during the next winter transfer window. Moreover, the South American media She was a VIP reports that Santos FCrecently promoted to the Brazilian first division, is said to be interested in the winger's services.
It remains to be seen whether the “Peixe” is considering a loan or a permanent transfer. It should be remembered that Jeffinho, linked to OL until June 2027, is valued at 5 million euros on the transfer market.
