Through the small door. Last night, Botafogo announced the official arrival of Luis Henrique from OM. It’s a bit of a return to sender since after endless negotiations, the two clubs, as well as the player, managed to agree on a loan with an option to buy. The Brazilian had been recruited there in 2020 for €8 million.
But in Marseille, the striker, who over time has become a substitute piston under Jorge Sampaoli, has never managed to win despite interesting things seen from time to time. Feverish, lacking in self-confidence, he did not find his place in the eleven whether under the orders of the Argentinian or André Villas-Boas, his predecessor.
A small goal in two seasons at OM
Proof of this is that in 49 matches in all competitions, Luis Henrique has scored only once in the Olympian jersey. It’s far too little for an offensive element. Sampaoli counted less and less on him, Igor Tudor seemed to adopt the same attitude. We had to find a way out for the one who will celebrate his 21st birthday next December.
His transfer window took a long time to decide. The Torino has long held the rope in this matter. FC Nantes also showed up but did not go further, while the Italian track did not interest the player. He preferred a return to Brazil. Flamengo then appeared but OM always wanted to include an automatic purchase option. It was therefore Botafogo who won the bet.
OUR CREATE IS OURS! ????
Welcome back, Luís Henrique.????⚽ #TimeToSetFire pic.twitter.com/CIuXoE7pAc
— Botafogo FR (@Botafogo) July 21, 2022
