Published on 01/01/2025 at 7:36 p.m.
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The future of Luiz Henrique, the 23-year-old Brazilian winger, is the subject of real enthusiasm in Brazil. Author of an exceptional season with Botafogo (51 matches, 12 goals, 6 assists), concluded with a historic double Copa Libertadores – championshipthe young prodigy is at the heart of all discussions concerning his next club. Will he stay at Botafogo for one more season, or will he return to Europe, a year after leaving Betis? This is the big question of the moment.
OL, the preferred destination for Luiz Henrique
Despite the interest of FiorentinaLuiz Henrique seems to have made his choice: to join Olympique Lyonnais this winter. This perspective took shape thanks to the fact that Botafogo and OL belong to John Textor's Eagle Football group. According to the Brazilian media Globo Esporte, the player and his representatives consider the Lyon opportunity as most conducive to its developmentbefore subsequently joining a top European club. Luiz Henrique made his decision to join OL clear, starting this winter.
An imminent transfer despite obstacles
Although OL is currently prohibited from recruiting, John Textor should be inventive to circumvent the systemas he has done in the past. Furthermore, Globo Esporte claims that Luiz Henrique has already visited Lyon's facilities after Botafogo's defeat to Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup. Although Botafogo initially hoped to keep it until the next Club World Cup in June, the club knows it will be difficult to retain its playerto whom he had promised an exit voucher to OL whenever he wanted.
An opportunity for OL to seize
Elected best player in South AmericaLuiz Henrique represents a real opportunity for OL. John Textor should not shy away from the idea of seeing the man who has just been voted best player in South America, in the capital of Gaul. With this imminent transfer, OL could afford the services of a promising player, like Thiago Almadathe Argentinian world champion who should also join the Lyon club.
