Botafogo secured a historic first Copa Libertadores title on Saturday by beating Atletico Mineiro, winning 3-1. Despite only ten men remaining from the second minute, Luiz Henrique inspired his side to victory with a goal and an assist.
The 23-year-old returned to Brazil from Real Betis earlier this year after struggling to make his mark against Benito Villamarin. Botafogo has sealed a €15 million move to his native country and has scored an impressive 12 goals and six assists in his 51 appearances this season. Furthermore, Henrique has broken into the Brazil national team. Competing with Savio Moreira for a spot on the right side, he scored twice in six games for the Selecao.
According to Sport, Barcelona are monitoring his progress. They had scouted him in the past when 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 his quality under Manuel Pellegrini but was never able to produce consistent form at Betis for several months. Earlier this year, Henrique was accused of spot fixing, but no further action was taken, while this week he also had to involve authorities in Brazil in the case of an ex-girlfriend's sister who tried to blackmail him for money with an intimate friend. video.
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