Bruno Lage steps up: ex-Benfica boss takes Botafogo to court | OneFootball

Enjoying a sabbatical break in his career after leaving Benfica, Bruno Lage has decided to move forward with legal proceedings, taking Botafogo to court. At issue are some contractual problems that were not fulfilled during the Setúbal native’s time in the Brasileirão, between July and October 2023.

According to information gathered by the Brazilian press, as cited by the newspaper A Bola, the 49-year-old coach will file a lawsuit against the SAF (Sociedade Anónima de Futebol) of the current Brazilian champion. The same source reveals that Bruno Lage is claiming payment of an amount around 9.6 million reais, about 1.5 million euros.

The sports daily adds that the dispute concerns the early termination of the contract, when the coach was dismissed from Botafogo. Bruno Lage’s defense considers that this was done irregularly and, for that reason, will ask the Labor Court to recognize certain rights that were denied to the Setúbal native.

Bruno Lage – who recently spoke about his departure from Luz – is also awaiting payment of other amounts from the club. According to A Bola, the Setúbal native wants to receive compensation for moral damages, in an amount exceeding 15,000 euros, as he believes that the non-payment of this sum caused psychological distress.

It should be recalled that in July 2023, Bruno Lage succeeded his compatriot Luís Castro, however, his stay in Rio de Janeiro lasted only a few months, after managing just four wins in 15 games. After his departure, Botafogo would go on to lose the lead in the championship, finishing in 5th place and seeing Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras secure the title.

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