Luiz Henrique: The Most Expensive Player in Brazilian Football Arrives in Rio to Join Botafogo

Luiz Henrique arrived on Brazilian soil on Sunday night. The new striker of Botafogo he arrived in Rio de Janeiro alongside his family and businessman and was welcomed by fans at Galeão Airport.

Luiz Henrique arrives in Rio to perform at Botafogo

– It hasn’t sunk in yet, a kid who came out of nowhere and is now the most expensive player in Brazilian football. This is a source of pride for me and my family. I want to do everything I can to help Botafogo and move forward,” he said, in his first words upon arrival in Brazil.

Asked about how he is physically and whether he can play in the classic against Flamengo, next Wednesday, for Carioca, the player assured that he was 100%:

– I had already trained at Betis, even after I agreed with Botafogo. I’m very well physically and I really want to help.

“Now the most expensive player in Brazilian football”, says Luiz Henrique upon arrival in Rio

Luiz Henrique patiently attended to the fans who were waiting for him, posed for photos and distributed his first autographs as an Alvinegro player.

1 of 1 Luiz Henrique appears with the Botafogo flag upon landing in Rio — Photo: Sergio Santana/ ge Luiz Henrique appears with the Botafogo flag upon landing in Rio — Photo: Sergio Santana/ ge

The striker, bought from Betis, was the most expensive signing in Alvinegro’s history. With bonuses and targets, the transaction cost 20 million euros (R$106.6 million).

John Textor handled a large part of the negotiations and went to Seville, Spain, to sign the contract. The owner of SAF alvinegra even “crossed” Botafogo’s announcement on social media.

Luiz Henrique is Botafogo’s main signing for 2024

The Rio club has already signed seven players for the 2024 season. In addition to Luiz Henrique, goalkeeper John, defenders Lucas Halter, Alexander Barboza and Pablo and attackers Jefferson Savarino and Jeffinho arrived.

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2024-02-05 02:06:38
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