John Textor joins Botafogo supporters (Photo by Lucas Figueiredo / Getty Images South America / Getty Images via AFP)
As he detailed to the DNCG, John Textor was counting on Botafogo's victory to replenish the coffers of Eagle Football Group. Between the Copa Libertadores coronation and qualification for the Club World Cup, nearly 70 million euros should come in.
Failing to be enthusiastic about the victory of Botafogo Saturday evening (3-1), OL supporters tended to use humor during the trophy presentation. At the same time as the former Lyonnais, Marçallifted the Copa Libertadores, John Weaver received a check from the South American Federation. Nearly twenty million euros, the sum that was agreed for the winner of the competition, compared to only six for the finalist. The boss of Eagle Football could therefore have a smile, he who had clearly planned on a final victory of Botafogo. Indeed, in the file presented to the DNCG, Textor had highlighted the €20M which would arrive in the group's coffers. It was better not to miss Saturday evening in Buenos Aires, because the differential was quite significant.
The lucrative Club World Cup
In addition to bringing money immediately into Eagle's coffers and thereforeOL if we believe John Textor's theory, this victory will also have future repercussions. “We have a unique model, we are a large organization, and it is important to realize that all our clubs contribute to it. This year, Botafogo will have to replenish the coffers of OL”explained the American boss.
Qualified for the Club World Cup, Botafogo could receive up to 50 million euros thanks to this participation. A significant jackpot at a time when Textor must finish convincing the DNCG that he has the liquidity to prevent OL from being demoted to Ligue 2. But it is still a model that only depends on one thread…
