It’s done, Thiago Almada arrives in Lyon

Despite the recruitment ban imposed by the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) and confirmed by the FFF, Olympique Lyonnais will carry out operations on the transfer market this winter. This is the case of Thiago Almada, who has just joined the Cité des Gaulles.

OL bypasses the DNCG and signs Almada

While Olympique Lyonnais remains subject to a recruitment ban imposed by the DNCG, the club was able to get around this obstacle thanks to an ingenious stratagem. John Textor, owner of OL and leading figure of Eagle Football, orchestrated the free loan of players from the clubs in his network, notably Botafogo. This method allows it to strengthen the Rhone workforce without directly violating the restrictions in force.

GOAL

Among the names mentioned, the Argentinian world champion Thiago Almada is causing a sensation. At just 23 years old, this promising talent arrives on loan from Botafogo, another club belonging to the Eagle Football galaxy. According to information reported by The TeamAlmada would have packed his bags in Lyon this Friday. However, before starting in the Lyon jersey, the Argentinian must still undergo his medical examination and wait for his registration to be made official with the authorities.

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This arrival marks a first strategic victory for Lyon, which hopes to relaunch its sporting dynamic despite administrative pitfalls.