{"id":418622,"date":"2025-09-12T14:11:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/418622\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T14:11:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:11:18","slug":"foreign-media-claim-leeds-united-star-has-taken-legal-action-against-his-former-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/418622\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign media claim Leeds United star has taken legal action against his former club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of Leeds United\u2019s star summer signings is taking legal action against a former club, according to foreign media reports. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite missing out on Harry Wilson<\/a> in a frustrating end to the summer transfer window, Daniel Farke<\/a> signed 10 new players as Leeds spent over \u00a3100 million to overhaul their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League. <\/p>\n

Lucas Perri<\/a> was one of Leeds\u2019 biggest signings of the season, as the Whites paid a fee in the region of \u00a314 million<\/a> to sign the goalkeeper from Lyon. However, the Brazilian has endured a shaky start to his time at Elland Road<\/a> and will miss the game against Fulham through injury. <\/p>\n

Now, Perri appears set for another off-field battle as he recovers from his injury, following reports in the foreign press that he is taking legal action against his former club, Botafogo, for several unpaid fees.<\/p>\n

\"LucasPhoto by Tim Clayton\/Getty ImagesLeeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri is pursuing legal action against Botafogo<\/p>\n

According to a report in the Brazilian publication O Globo<\/a>, Perri has filed a lawsuit against Botafogo to recover \u201clabour debts\u201d which he believes he is owed from his time at the club. <\/p>\n

The report states: \u201cLucas Perri filed a lawsuit in the 65th Labour Court of Rio de Janeiro, last Thursday, charging R$2,834,964.68 [approximately \u00a3388,000] from Alvinegro for labour debts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first hearing in the case is scheduled for November 5th. In the lawsuit, the goalkeeper\u2019s defence is demanding image rights, FGTS (Unemployment Fund), and outstanding severance payments.\u201d<\/p>\n

A subsequent report from the French website FootMercato<\/a> adds: \u201cPerri has filed a lawsuit against SAF Botafogo for breaches of contractual obligations and labour rights between 2024 and August 2025. <\/p>\n

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\u201cThe 27-year-old player and his lawyers attempted to resolve the dispute amicably with SAF, according to defence lawyers. However, this was unsuccessful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perri made 54 appearances for Botafogo, having joined the club from S\u00e3o Paolo in 2022. He left to join Lyon two years later, spending one year in France before moving to West Yorkshire. <\/p>\n

\"LucasPhoto by James Gill \u2013 Danehouse\/Getty ImagesWhen will Lucas Perri return for Leeds United?<\/p>\n

Speaking in his press conference ahead of the Fulham game, Daniel Farke admitted that Perri could face several weeks on the sidelines<\/a> after a scan confirmed he had suffered a muscle strain. <\/p>\n

Karl Darlow will make his first Premier League appearance in four years<\/a> in Perri\u2019s absence and could be set for an extended run in the Leeds side.<\/p>\n

Leeds United\u2019s next five fixtures: <\/strong><\/p>\n