Luiz Henrique would have decided to join OL

Luiz Henrique sous le maillot de Botafogo (@Botafogo)

Botafogo player, Luiz Henrique would have chosen to join OL this winter. But he could be transferred immediately in the event of an attractive offer, explains the Brazilian press.

Deprived of recruitment during the winter transfer window by the DNCG in mid-November, OL would have a priori found a way to circumvent, at least for certain cases, this sanction. Indeed, Thiago Almada affirmed that he would be Lyonnais from January 5, and while waiting for a possible formalization of this news, another player from Botafogo could make the same journey. The Brazilian press, and in particular Globoannounces that Luiz Henrique would have decided to join the French club.

In his contract, the 23-year-old footballer (he will be 24 on January 2) has a clause offering him the opportunity to join the Rhone team. He would have finally made the decision to join France, a few weeks after John Weaver left doubts about the rest of his career. “He has a choice, right? What we do at Eagle is bring in players, ask them to win championships, and then we honor their journey. It's his decision“, declared the boss of the Brazilian champions.

Present during OL – Frankfurt mid-December

The right winger attended the meeting between OL and Frankfurt on December 12 (3-2). Less than a year after his arrival at Fogo’the man who was named the best footballer in South America, should therefore sign with OL during the transfer window which opened this Wednesday. It would then be necessary to resolve the issue of extra-community players. The club From Rio however, did not confirm this information. On the other hand, our colleagues specify that it is not certain that he remains on the Décines side.

Indeed, it is possible, in the event of a proposal deemed satisfactory, that he be transferred to another European team. A maneuver which would allow Olympique Lyonnais to bring money into the fund, a significant factor given the financial situation.

12 goals in 55 games with Botafogo

After Jeffinhosold to the winner of the Copa Libertadores for just over five million euros on Tuesday, the movements between Botafogo and the Rhone team could continue. Henrique, Brazilian international (six caps), is coming off a busy season, with 55 matches on the clock, for 12 goals and six assists in all competitions.