Thiago Almada has confirmed that his team’s 3-0 loss to Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday was his final match for Botafogo. The 23-year-old Argentine midfielder announced that he will join Olympique Lyonnais in France starting in January.
“The truth is that this group will stand out in my career, like a family, but everything was planned to stay 6 months and go to Lyon.
“I thank everyone in Botafogo for their support. They will always remain in my heart.”
Almada’s time at Botafogo was brief but successful. Arriving in Brazil in August, he played a key role in the club’s achievements, winning both the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão in five months. His skills and contributions made him an important player for the team.
Now set to move to Ligue 1, Almada looks to continue his career in Europe, where he will join Argentina teammate Nicolás Tagliafico at Lyon. At 23, with major titles to his name, his move to Lyon is an important step in his development.
The move to Botafogo was a false move to transfer to Lyon! It is going to be a bargain price when he settles in Europe! Along with Nico Paz, Almada is top contender to become our playmaker.
I am 100% sure Julian Alvarez will beat lautaro Martinez to the uefa champions league goals scoring tally…
Both him and alen velasco after being so. Much in the headlines and scoring wonder goals not getting ticket to europe is sad
Let’s hope Lyon don’t get relegated due to financial debt. They are currently 5th in the table, 9 pts behind the leaders.
Meanwhile Vélez Sarsfield are in danger of bottling the league title, unless they win their last match against Club Atlético Huracán
Finally he’s in Europe, long overdue…was way too good for MLS
Exactlynhe could have been in europe 5 years ago,
This guys has had a strange path with his club teams. But I’m excited to see what he does in France.