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Friday briefing: Lyon sued for $63 million claim linked to Igor Jesus transfer

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20 March 2026 - 4:30 AM

Olympique Lyon are being sued for $63 million in a London claim connected to the financing of a transfer involving Igor Jesus, Bloomberg reports. The action has been brought by PRPF LLC, linked to lender MC Credit Partners.

The dispute stems from a revised agreement tied to a proposed transfer from Brazilian side Botafogo, another club within Eagle Football Holdings. Lyon are alleged to have missed a scheduled payment due in November, leading to the claim.

According to court fil

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