Arriving in 2020 in Marseille with the label of great Brazilian hope, Luis Henrique never managed to establish himself and became a disappointment for the Olympian club. Loaned to Botafogo this winter, he now hopes to reverse the trend.
The young 22-year-old winger seemed doomed to leave OM after two disappointing seasons. However, he returns with new ambitions. “I came back stronger from Brazil, and I’ll have to show what I’m really worth to win here,” he said recently. His loan gave him playing time and confidence.
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A new chance under Gasset
Under the leadership of new coach Jean-Louis Gasset, Luis Henrique seems to have a new chance to convince. Established during the first matches, he now wants to seize this opportunity. “I have chances to take and I will give my best to prove to the coach that he can count on me,” he assured.
💬 Luis Henrique en #ConfOM :
« Je pense que je vais réussir à m'imposer à l’#OM, je suis conscient que je vais devoir donner le maximum de moi-même pour cela. Je suis revenu plus fort du Brésil. J'ai des opportunités, et je dois montrer que le coach peut compter sur moi.… pic.twitter.com/t56nK9lALK
— Peuple Olympien (@peupleolympien) March 17, 2024
While he seemed destined for a departure, the Brazilian could ultimately succeed in his integration into Marseille. Thanks to his maturity acquired in Brazil, he hopes to be a long-term player and become a valuable element for OM, where his ability to play on the wings could be a valuable asset. It remains to be seen if he will manage to realize his great ambitions on the pitch to finally launch his career in Marseille.
