The young Botafogo striker Luis Henrique (in the background) should join OM.
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Olympique de Marseille, looking for offensive reinforcements, should welcome Luis Henrique, a young striker from Botafogo in Brazil for the sum of 12 million euros.
If OM are looking for a point striker, Luis Henrique has more of an “explosive and technical” winger.
According to observers of young players, OM is doing well with this "prospect followed in Europe".
"A young nugget".
André Villas Boas, the coach of Olympique de Marseille, often measured in his words, did not hesitate to use the term "nugget", Sunday evening after the draw against Lille (1-1) , to define Luis Henrique.
This young Brazilian, who will be 19 years old next December, is expected in Marseille to come and strengthen an attack from OM struggling since the start of the season.
The coach had predicted an arrival "normally Wednesday", but Luis Henrique has still not set foot in France.
Tuesday evening, the Team even announced that the negotiations were at a standstill.
“For now, negotiations are still ongoing.
We are waiting for their written proposal.
But for 10 million euros, he does not leave ”, explained Carlos Montenegro, one of the leaders of Botafogo.
A simple way to put pressure on OM, and to climb the bill in these difficult times for Brazilian football.
A good deal ?
Surprise, a few hours later, Canal + announced an agreement between Marseille and Botafogo for a sum of 12 million euros, plus a percentage on the resale, while the amount of 10 million had been initially advanced.
There would only be administrative formalities related to Covid-19 for the young attacker to take the plane to Marseille.
Luis Henrique's speed hurts a lot in transition to Flamengo unable to score him.
The exit on his side is privileged, the aggressiveness of Honda and Caio Alexander offered his transition situations which brings panic in the defense.
It lacks precision.
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Some already estimate the transfer amount as "overpaid", but not Teo, who is scrutinizing young prospects from North Europe or South America in the hope of becoming a scout after his studies.
“I was able to speak with supporters of Botafogo, they are very disappointed with his departure.
And above all they did not expect him to leave below 20 million euros, he is often compared to Mbappé there, ”he says.
"He is not an ordinary player"
“He mainly plays on the left side of the attack, sometimes on the right, and he likes to get in the center.
He's very explosive, very good in one-on-one, and has a good technical palette, ”continues Teo.
"He can be at the start of the counter-attacks, start from very low, go forward thanks to his good ball handling and change the pace," explains Mickael, also an apprentice scout.
"He has something, he is not an ordinary player and I am already very impressed with his progress in a few months," he adds.
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THREAD: LUIS HENRIQUE |
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Luis Henrique is a Brazilian born December 14, 2001 (18 years old).
He is 1m81 tall.
He evolves as a winger, whether it is right or left.
It can also be converted back to a point where it has already played.
RT for visibility 💙 pic.twitter.com/cmlQtNbjUG
- Radonjitch (@NemaRadonjitch) September 21, 2020
In short, a “diamond to be polished”.
“AVB and his staff speak the same language as him, and his father is a former pro player.
He knows the high level requirement, he's a hard worker, ”Teo says.
"He has a large margin of progress in the finish, in the last pass, sometimes he can tend to hold the ball too much", tempers Mickael.
But still not with as much waste as a Radonjic.
“Everyone compares him to him, but I don't agree.
He is fast and technical, yes, but much better at taking risks and making decisions, ”Teo defends.
He believes that Villas Boas must put him in the best possible conditions, without placing too much expectation in him for the moment.
“You have to be patient, he's a young player who will cross the world and his adaptation will depend a lot on the position in which he will play.
If he plays in point, there is a risk of burning him.
He must be brought in when the defense is tired, the supporters should not see him as an indisputable holder, ”warns Teo.
Big prospect followed in Europe
Surprising when we know that OM are looking for a true forward striker capable of supplementing Dario Benedetto.
“For me Marseille must also find a 9. There it is more to regenerate a workforce that is still getting old.
It is a great potential with real aptitudes, if while implementing the OM can clearly bring a great economic gain ”, predicts Mickael.
“It's very astonishing that OM manage to make such an exceptional shot.
It's a big prospect, followed in Europe, ”says Teo.
And the Marseille club seem to have still some cash to sign a real 9. The name of Marcos Paulo, the striker of Fluminese and the Under-19 of Portugal, returns with insistence despite the denial of the Olympic de Marseilles.
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