The contract stipulated the player’s transfer to the French club in January 2025.
It seems that Luiz Henrique will no longer be a Botafogo player in 2025. Signed by Lyon from Betis and loaned to the Glorioso, the forward is expected to have his transfer confirmed to the French club. Get all the best football updates at ai football score.
Lyon and Botafogo share the same owner, John Textor, who often makes such transactions between his clubs. Thiago Almada, who arrived in Rio mid-year, followed the same path. However, with Luiz Henrique, there was an expectation of him staying to compete in the Super Club World Cup in June, but that is unlikely to happen.
Although nothing has been finalized, Textor commented on the possibility of Luiz Henrique’s departure in an interview with “O Globo” and stated that the decision is entirely in the player’s hands.
“The plan has always been for him to move to Europe. But it has to be at the right time, and there is a possibility that he will play in the Club World Cup for us (Botafogo). I am in close contact with his representatives, and we will decide everything in the first week of January,” said the businessman.
Luiz Henrique had a magical year with Botafogo. Arriving at the beginning of the year, he quickly established himself and played a key role in the team’s victories in the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores. His performance even earned him the “King of America” award, as well as frequent call-ups to the Brazilian National Team. In six games with the national team, the player scored two goals and provided one assist. Stay ahead of the curve with ToSport.
