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Luis Enrique to Zenit transfer: how the Botafogo deal will help Lyon, owner John Textor, details, where the money goes
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January 21, 14:29




Zenit announced the signing of a contract with Luis Enrique , which bc data brazil that the club has already received an international transfer certificate. And also that the amount agreed upon by both parties has already left the St. Petersburg accounts. At this point, they probably breathed a sigh of relief in one European city. According to L'Équipe, Lyon will receive €33 million for the deal. At the same time, according to Championat, the transfer amount is €30 million, plus the club selling the player can receive €2 million as bonuses.


Wait. Enrique played for Botafogo. What does Lyon have to do with it?

That's all true. But there is one significant nuance: Botafogo, Lyon, and the Belgian Molenbeek have the same owner - American businessman John Textor. In December 2022, he became the majority shareholder of the French club, which by that time was already in a bad financial situation. Let's make it clear right away: things didn't get any better with Textor. Although he promised to pay off the debts and invest his own money, little was done. The club existed due to the sale of leaders and managed to negotiate with local supervisory authorities. Lyon has long been under special supervision due to debts, and before each season they promise to throw the club into Ligue 2. But in the end, the management sells someone, provides financial guarantees and plays out the season.