January promises to be a decisive month for Olympique Lyonnais, which is going through a period of severe financial crisis. The sanction of the DNCG, with an administrative demotion to Ligue 2, put the Gones in a delicate position, obliged to generate immediate income to ease the pressure from the financial policeman of French Football. In this situation, several elements of the Lyon club were put on the market, and a first sale. But John Textor could also use his other teams belonging to the Eagle Football galaxy to bring in new money.
Luis Henrique, the savior of the OL
And as Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reveals, it is towards Brazil that the American is turning with his Botafogo team, which notably won the Copa Libertadores at the end of 2024. Indeed, Brazilian winger Luiz Henrique is particularly courted in Europe and a first offer from Fiorentina was refused. The latter, the amount of which has not been leaked, has not been revealed, but the businessman hopes to be able to get at least 30 million euros. The 23-year-old, if sold at this price, would then be of great service to Olympique Lyonnais, but many parties involved make negotiations visibly complicated.
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To summarize
John Textor could well use one of his other clubs to bring in new money to OL.
