Botafogo secured an historic first Copa Libertadores title on Saturday, outlasting Atletico Mineiro to win out 3-1. Despite being down to 10 men from the second minute onwards, Luiz Henrique inspired his side with a goal and an assist to victory.
The 23-year-old returned to Brazil earlier this year from Real Betis, having struggled to make his mark on the Benito Villamarin. Sealing a €15m move back to his native country, Botafogo have benefitted to the tune of 12 goals and 6 assists in his 51 appearances this season. In addition, Henrique has broken into the Brazil national team. Competing with Savio Moreira for a spot on the right, he has scored twice in 6 appearances for the Selecao.
According to Sport, Barcelona are keeping tabs on his progress. They had scouted him in the past, while he was at Betis, and with his recent progress, the Catalan daily say he is still present in the minds of the Blaugrana.
The Brazilian showed flashes of his quality under Manuel Pellegrini, but could never put together a consistent run of form over several months at Betis. Earlier this year, Henrique was accused of spot fixing, but no further action has been taken, while he has also had to involve authorities in Brazil this week with the sister of an ex-girlfriend, who tried to blackmail him for money with an intimate video.
MessiGOAT4ever
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That’s how they’ll keep tab on 500 players and sign no one, very broke club mtchewww
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As if anyone wants to play for sh:tchester Ur:nated
bayaeklns
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he could be the ideal back up for yamal
Glorykay1
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it seems Brazilian have no job except football
Edoo87
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he's good
frxshdon
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yes
wiseler
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“struggled to make his mark on the Benito Villamarin” “12 goals and 6 assists in his 51 appearances this season” and you think Madrid will go for such player?? A 23 year old for that matter??? 12 goals and 6 assists in 51 appearances when he isn’t a full back 😂 even likes of Arnold, frimpong, grimaldo, Robertson sometimes got more stats than this..
I got your pain because it’s not Madrid that scout him if it were to Madrid you would’ve sing a praises on him
Echee27
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“struggled to make his mark on the Benito Villamarin” “12 goals and 6 assists in his 51 appearances this season” and you think Madrid will go for such player?? A 23 year old for that matter??? 12 goals and 6 assists in 51 appearances when he isn’t a full back 😂 even likes of Arnold, frimpong, grimaldo, Robertson sometimes got more stats than this..
shut up, which Madrid are you talking about, is it the same Madrid Barcelona wired 0:4 or which Madrid, ewu
Laxeryhommy
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his profile is not enticing I dont think he has the top quality to contribute to Barcelona
For real
Laxeryhommy
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“struggled to make his mark on the Benito Villamarin” “12 goals and 6 assists in his 51 appearances this season” and you think Madrid will go for such player?? A 23 year old for that matter??? 12 goals and 6 assists in 51 appearances when he isn’t a full back 😂 even likes of Arnold, frimpong, grimaldo, Robertson sometimes got more stats than this..
gudiest01
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That’s how they’ll keep tab on 500 players and sign no one, very broke club mtchewww
Ziwbcdeksu
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his profile is not enticing I dont think he has the top quality to contribute to Barcelona
kandmopty
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Best for future
Condmnorsu
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Wasn't he playing for Real Betis last 2 seasons?
Ciebeilmtu
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The guy is good