Olympique Lyonnais will record a first sale in this 2025 winter transfer window. It is the Brazilian winger Jeffinho who will commit permanently to Botafogo.
In search of liquidity to reassure the DNCG, OL can count on the support of its partner clubs within Eagle Football. A promise signed John Textor that the American is already applying for a player sidelined by Les Gones: Jeffinho. The 25-year-old Brazilian winger arrived in the Rhône in January 2023 to everyone's surprise. It was bought for 10 million euros from Botafogo. Although he possesses certain qualities of dribbling and percussion, he seemed a little short for Ligue 1. Author of 3 goals in one year spent at OL, he returned to Botafogo in January 2024 as part of a loan . Jeffinho will enjoy Rio de Janeiro for several more months.
Botafogo buys Jeffinho for 5.3 ME
Indeed, according to information from The Teamthe Eagle Carioca club will permanently buy Jeffinho from OL. The transfer is estimated at 5.3 million euros. A significant sum for Lyonnais lacking money. In addition, the Rhone residents have included a clause allowing them to receive 30% on a possible resale of the Brazilian player.
A way for John Textor to show that Botafogo is also helping his Lyon cousin after the numerous investments made in the Brazilian club in 2024. This easy transfer and this money falling from the sky will not necessarily please OL's opponents as well as detractors of timeshare. However, at a time when Lyon fears a demotion to Ligue 2 at the end of the season, Lyon supporters can only welcome it.
