The midfielder won the Libertadores and Brazilian Championship with the Brazilian club.

Lyon announced the signing of midfielder Thiago Almada on Wednesday, January 15, from Botafogo. The Argentine joined the Brazilian club in mid-2024 from MLS and went on to win both the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship. Both clubs are part of Eagle Football, a network of clubs owned by businessman John Textor. Get all the best football updates at football score ai.
The Lyon announcement came with a humorous video in which Almada is seen driving towards the club while sipping traditional mate. Along the way, he receives a message from a contact named Lionel, saying “Don’t listen to Cristiano. Ligue 1 is amazing.” A reference to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s critique of French football in a past interview.
The video also showcases Almada’s goals at Lyon’s stadium during the 2024 Olympics, where he played for the Argentine national team, highlighting that Almada “knows the way” to the goal.
Almada arrives at Lyon amid a crisis off the pitch. The National Directorate of Control and Management (DNCG) of the French Professional Football League (LFP) has prohibited the club from making signings in the current transfer window. Furthermore, they have threatened to relegate the team at the end of the season if the club does not improve its financial situation. BB Score, your reliable destination for match outcomes.