When he was still at the head of Olympique Lyonnais, John Textor was very clear about the rumor concerning Benfica's interest in Thiago Almada (24). “I discussed with them (Benfica), but it was mainly out of respect, because of the good relations that I have with Benfica. As you know, we were recently in negotiations, because of Arthur Cabral. My conversation with Benfica was to clarify that we were not going to sell Thiago Almada ”.
That was June 26. And as often with Textor, this announcement was only of the swarming. Since then, the American has set back from Olympique Lyonnais and the 24 -year -old Argentinian milieu has left the banks of the Rhône. Faced with the financial incapacity of the Rhone club to keep it, the 2022 world champion returned to Botafogo, a club with which he was under contract until 2029.
Benfica returns to the charge
Almada, however, does not want to make old bones in Brazil. International Albiceleste was clear: if he came to Lyon, it was to launch his European career. And that, Benfica understood this. Sky Italie Reveals that the Aguias submitted a first € 35 million offer to their Rio de Janeiro counterparts. But this proposal was postponed by the Department Carioca and John Textor.
Not enough to cool the ardor of the LisBoets. The Italian media ensures that the Portuguese will return to the charge, probably with an offer of around 40 M €. As a reminder, Botafogo had recruited Thiago Almada in exchange for around twenty million euros in 2024, but still had not paid the MLS franchise, Atlanta United. If the € 40 million offer of the SLB is confirmed, it would solve a problem that prompted Atlanta to drag Botafogo in front of FIFA in order to obtain its due.
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