Botafogo investor, Textor denies the Portuguese journalist has made a €50 million bid for 25% of Porto’s shares.

Investor in SAF (Sociedad Anónima do Futebol) BotafogoAnd the John textur It denied that it had made an offer of 50 million euros to buy 25% of the shares in port. The information was published by Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda, on Twitter, on Saturday, But the American businessman denied it.

“except. John Textor offered 50 million euros for 25% of Porto’s shares. To complete the deal, FC Porto will have to raise capital to hold at least 51% of the shares. Textor Carlos Janela was commissioned to broker the deal. The decision is not token yet. 🐉Pedro Sepulveda reported.

“Exclusive? Really how so? I’m widely available, but you haven’t made any journalistic effort to confirm, this is just speculation. It is no secret that I love Portuguese football, but I have not made any financial offers to FC Porto and have not appointed brokers to work on my behalf.Textor confirmed.

“Time will tell if it’s just speculation or not. The ball is with Porto now. By the way, I can add that you asked to manage the commercial part of the FC Porto brand‘, reinforced the journalist.

“Like I said, I’m always open to journalists… Feel free to ask for confirmation or context at any timeJohn answered.

John Textor, in addition to investing in Botafogo, owns shares in Crystal Palace (ING) In rear wheel drive Molenbeek (Bill). The businessman intends to acquire a club in Portugal as well. It is worth remembering that he approached Benfica In 2021, but she did not progress in the negotiations.

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Exclusive? Really how so? I’m widely available, but you haven’t made any journalistic effort to confirm, this is just speculation. It is no secret that I love football in Portugal, but I have never made any financial offer to FC Porto and have not appointed brokers to work on my behalf.

– John Textor (@JohnTextor) March 19, 2022