While his Botafogo club is preparing to go through difficult times after the joy of the Libertadores – Championship double, John Textor reacted strongly to an article from RMC Sport…
After the party, time for the crisis in Botafogo? Still immersed in the euphoria of the Copa Libertadores – Brazilian Championship double, the supporters of John Textor's club will quickly recover from their little cloud. Already because the Brazilian club remains with a defeat against Pachuca (0-3), but also and above all because after the triumphs, Botafogo is preparing to experience many upheavals. Starting with the historic coronation coach, Artur Jorge. According to information from Globoesporte, the Brazilian coach is not expected to extend his lease. Failing to have reached an agreement with his managers on the basis of a new contract accompanied by a large salary increase, the Portuguese will leave for Qatar. Indeed, the Al-Rayyan club is preparing to lift its termination clause of two million euros for the new Brazilian star. In the footsteps of Artur Jorge, the Botafogo squad will also undergo a significant bloodletting. Thiago Almada will join Olympique Lyonnais this winter, while Tchê Tchê, Marçal and Adryelson will also pack their bags.
“Shamefully dishonest on the part of RMC”
Enough to considerably weaken the squad of the Brazilian champion, who is preparing to become disillusioned, as RMC Sport explains in an article. A publication not at all to the taste of John Textor, who did not hesitate to attack national radio. “Shamefully dishonest on the part of RMC. Your readers deserve better. We are spending the most wonderful end of year celebrations in Botafogo, and we wish you the same. Be better! »said the president of the Brazilian club on his Instagram account. A statement in counter-attack mode which will be able to reassure the supporters of Botafogo, but also of OL, who will need the help of the Brazilian club to emerge from the financial crisis in which the Lyon club is plunged this season…
