Grêmio dreamed of Tetê, but Lyon was faster and guaranteed the player’s loan until the end of the season; learn more about the transfer
This Thursday, the 31st, the Lyon surprised the Guild and announced the arrival of Tete. player of Shakhtar Donetsk, who is not playing due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, took advantage of FIFA’s exclusive transfer window to settle with the French club. The winger will stay in France until the end of the 2021/22 season and then define his future in June.
Tetê was Grêmio’s target for the dispute of the first rounds of the Brazilian Serie B, but other teams in Europe were interested in signing the athlete. Lyon were faster than their rivals, they proposed a three-month loan, Shakhtar Donetsk accepted and the striker will reinforce the French team for the call one and also from Europa League.
CHANNEL – ATHLETISTIC:
I am very happy to arrive at Lyon, which is a great team in Europe. I am convinced that I can help the team. I was very well received, I am happy and ready to deliver everything. Lyon has a great history with Brazilian players, this influenced my decision“, highlighted Tete.
Lyon’s president, by the way, took advantage of the Brazilian striker’s presentation press conference to send a message to Grêmio’s jewel: “He is a new player who has arrived at our club. Tetê arrives in a particular context. We had to find the means to strengthen the team, but also for Tetê to arrive in a harmonious way.“.
The trend is that Tetê will not be transferred to any club during this short period of time at Lyon. Therefore, the attacker’s chances of defending Grêmio’s colors were even smaller. The striker should continue in Europe in search of space to stand out and win opportunities in the Brazilian team of Tite before the World Cup.
Welcome Tetê 🇧🇷🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/CnL7oS5e2b
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) March 31, 2022
Source: sportbuzz
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