The transfer of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada to Atlético de Madrid has been stirring up the transfer market
The transfer of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada to Atlético de Madrid has been stirring up the transfer market and, especially, Botafogo’s coffers. In theory, the €21 million (R$136.5 million) from the player’s sale was supposed to be split between Botafogo and Lyon, the club that held part of the player’s rights.
However, the situation changed radically with the termination of the partnership between the Eagle clubs, resulting in the Alvinegro club receiving the entire transaction amount.
Why will Botafogo receive the full amount?
It’s worth noting that, due to the termination of the partnership between the partner clubs, Botafogo will now receive 100% of the sale amount. This is because the initially planned financial split was canceled. Therefore, the Rio de Janeiro club will receive higher revenue than expected, which could benefit the team’s finances and future investments.
Possibility of an increase in the deal value
Furthermore, the initial value could increase to up to €30 million (R$195 million) if Almada meets the targets stipulated in his contract. This means Botafogo could profit even more from the Argentine midfielder’s performance at Atlético de Madrid, which represents a very positive scenario for the club.
