Luiz Henrique et Jeffinho à Botafogo (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)
It's now official, Luiz Henrique (Botafogo) is a player for Zenit Saint Petersburg. The money from this transfer should replenish OL's coffers.
We will have to get used to it, even if this practice will inevitably give rise to debates. Monday, Luiz HenriqueBotafogo footballer, has signed up for four years, plus one optional, with Zenit Saint-Petersburg. In its press release, the Russian team does not reveal the amount of this transfer, but it should be around 35 million euros, bonus included.
How does this concern Olympique Lyonnais? In addition to the fact that one of the best footballers from the “cousin” of the Eagle Football galaxy is leaving the fold, it seems that OL are preparing to receive a very large part, if not the entire amount. How is this possible, when he has never worn this tunic? As explained on Monday, the Rhone club would a priori have the sporting rights of the winger, which it would have recovered at the time of his move between Real Betis and Fogo' in February 2024.
Acquired for 16 million, transferred back 19 more
Arriving against 16 million euros for the Brazilian team, he won the Copa Libertadores and the championship less than a year later. In total, he played 55 matches with the Rio de Janeiro institution, for a record of 12 goals and 6 assists. His rating skyrocketed, and his first selections with Brazil (six caps, two goals) aroused envy.
-If there was once talk of him joining France and Olympique Lyonnais, it is ultimately in Russia that his career will continue. For OL, the situation remains unclear on this subject, and it will be necessary to observe whether a possible official communication occurs. For its part, Botafogo warmly thanked the 24-year-old player, who under his former colors became one of the best South American footballers. But neither the destination nor the amount was specified.
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