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Botafogo's Legal Battle: Lyon's Unpaid Transfers Under Scrutiny

8/5/2025

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Thairo Arruda, CEO of Botafogo, reached out to Lyon on July 18 regarding player transfers, including Igor Jesus, Jair, and Jefferson Savarino. Despite no transfers taking place, Botafogo insists Lyon owes them payments. Citing financial troubles at Lyon, Botafogo is now pursuing legal action to recover previously loaned funds, highlighting a tense standoff between the clubs.

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Thairo Arruda, CEO of Botafogo, reached out to Lyon on July 18 regarding player transfers, including Igor Jesus, Jair, and Jefferson Savarino. Despite no transfers taking place, Botafogo insists Lyon owes them payments. Citing financial troubles at Lyon, Botafogo is now pursuing legal action to recover previously loaned funds, highlighting a tense standoff between the clubs.