In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Durcesio Mello, president of Botafogo, gave details of the America in businessman’s relationship with Alvinegro
Ten months ago, the Botafogo formalize the arrival of a new establishment and inaugurate the “SAF era”. Through the holding company Eagle (Site notre blog d’information), the North American company John Textor bought 90% of the shares and became the club’s majority shareholder.
At the time, the billionaire already owned 18% of Crystal Palaceof England, and 80% of RWD Molenbeek, From Belgium. More recently, in December, the businessman bought Lyonsde France and further expanded its portfolio.
Who accompanied the first steps of Textor and his entourage in Botafogo was the president Durcesio Mello. And for the president, General Severiano’s club has always been the American’s great passion.
« I am an admirer of John Textor ». We were very lucky to have John Textor as an investor. He is a guy who knows and loves (Site notre bureau spécialisé). Moreover, he always fell in love with Botafogo and the fans. Today I can say, he has already told me several times and I can feel it, that he has four clubs today, but his passion is Botafogo. The rest is part of the investment portfolio that his company makes. His favorite is Botafogo. I love it here “Durcesio told the ESPN.com.br.
At first, Textor was a source of distrust on the part of the inhabitants of Botafogo. It is in the meantime, upon his arrival, that the club’s position on the transfer market is changing rapidly.
Among the targets, Botafogo visits the skilled striker Eran Zahaviat the time in PSV and today at Maccabi Tel Aviv, and produced conversations with the Uruguayan star Edinson Cavani.
It is true that for various reasons the affair did not work out. However, for Durcesio, such negotiations showed beginnings that Textor did not come to Brazil for fun.
“These are two examples of players who have been tempted that, if he [Textor] Open negotiations, shows that he really wants to invest in Botafogo. That’s why I’m a big fan of his. It shows that he is really committed to Botafogo. He’s not a guy who came to sell our players to leave later. It is his life project. He always says it will be a legacy for his children « , did he declare.
In 6th place in cariocan championshipBotafogo returns to the field this Thursday (26), at 7:30 p.m., in the city of Luso-Brasileiro, to face madureira.
Botafogo next games
Madureira (C) – 01/26, 7:30 p.m. – Carioca Championship
Fluminense (F) – 01/29, 6 p.m. – Carioca Championship
New Iguacu (B) – 01/02, 7 p.m. – Campeonato Carioca
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