The negotiation between goalkeeper John, from Botafogo, and West Ham came to an end on Thursday (07/08). The parties have not reached an agreement and the player will remain in the Brazilian club. THE Sporting News Explains what went wrong in the business.
Why does John’s sale to West Ham went wrong?
The information of the cancellation of the negotiation was initially published by the English journalist Pete O’Rourke. All the information and events pointed to John’s departure.
The goalkeeper had a meeting with the English club on Tuesday to send the transfer. Because of the progress of the negotiation, the player was not related to the game of Wednesday, August 6, against Bragantino for the Brazilian Cup.
In addition, coach Davide Ancelotti confirmed John’s imminent departure in the match. However, English club and player did not reach a salary agreement.
According to GE, the player’s staff says he “decided to stay and that the goal is to reach the national team and win more titles.” Alvinegro confirmed that John no longer goes to West Ham.
In England, the information that circulates is that the English club gave up the business, even with the situation well referred, and that the decision was made by coach Graham Potter. The club even agreed to hire another goalkeeper, Danish Mads Hermansen, who was in Leicester.
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How is Botafogo?
The English club initially waved a proposal of 10 million euros (R $ 63.7 million), counting bonuses and goals. Despite the withdrawal, Botafogo continues to keep an eye on possible proposals that arrive. After the highlight in the victorious campaign of 2024, the goalkeeper was also in the sight of the Manchester United.
As John’s departure was sent, Alvinegro ran to the market and hit the arrival of Neto, who was in Bournemouth, also from England. The experienced 36 -year -old goalkeeper undergoes medical examinations and will sign with the team.
