Winner of his championship and the Copa Libertadores, Botafogo had negotiated results bonuses for his group. But a few weeks later, the amounts have not been paid and the players threaten to strike. An incomprehensible situation for John Textor’s club.
Another financial worry for John Textor. This time, the episode does not concern Olympique Lyonnais. The problems come rather from Botafogo whose players, winners of the championship and the Copa Libertadores, were to receive bonuses as well as a thirteenth month negotiated with management. But weeks pass and the money has still not been paid.
Enough to provoke the anger of the group which threatens to strike when it resumes. Under pressure, John Textor’s club therefore gave its version in an official press release. “ CONMEBOL transferred the Copa Libertadores title win to the CBF (the Brazilian Federation) on December 20Botafogo reacted. In turn, the Brazilian entity transmitted the sum to the club on December 27, during a vacation period for financial and administrative staff. The club will pay the agreed prizes within a period of up to 20 working days after receipt, in accordance with market practices.. »
Players tried to renegotiate
« It is important to highlight that a group of players who are no longer part of the team requested a 25% increase in the bonus in the last days before the end of the season, without any contractual basis, with the aim of modify the agreement established months ago. The club did not accept, in accordance with what had been previously agreed between the parties. Today, some of these same former players are spreading untruths in the media for personal gain. We hope that the press will fulfill its role before allowing journalists to be used for such purposes », Clarified the Brazilian club, apparently victim of the dishonesty of certain players.
