It’s not easy to survive a Champions League final defeat—especially when Paris Saint-Germain steamrolls you like a freight train, and just a few nights later, you lose your longtime coach. But Inter is not a club that cries for long; it’s a club that plans quickly. And now, a wind of change is blowing toward Milan from Brazil. That’s how Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima, born in the easternmost city of South America, João Pessoa, became the 36th Brazilian in Inter’s history. Inter paid 23 million euros fixed plus two million in bonuses to Olympique de Marseille, and the Brazilian signed a five-year contract, with a clear goal of being a key asset already at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. His versatility—playing both left and right wing (his primary position), in both attacking and defensive roles—makes Henrique exactly the type of player Inzaghi liked, but he will likely also be useful to Cristian Chivu, should the Romanian be chosen as Inter’s new coach.Tutto inizia da qui ✍️⚫🔵#ForzaInter #WelcomeLuis pic.twitter.com/dGnEvUQnty— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) June 7, 2025 Luis is a child of a city founded in the spirit of peace, on the day when Portuguese settlers and indigenous people made a pact—but his football journey has been anything but peaceful. At 17, he left Paraíba for Botafogo, where he made his senior debut in 2019. After just 21 games in Brazil, he moved to Olympique Marseille in June 2020, straight into the heart of Europe at just 18 years old. Life in France wasn’t easy. His first stint brought just one goal (in the Cup), but also valuable experience, a Champions League debut, and lessons learned through adversity. Returning to Botafogo in 2022 was an attempt to rebuild his confidence—and it worked. Over 69 matches in all competitions with the black-and-whites from Rio, he gradually found himself again.Inter agreed terms with Henrique but Marseille want more moneyIn the second half of the 2023/24 season, Luis returned to Marseille and began to play regularly. His first Ligue 1 goal came against Clermont, but his true breakout came in the 2024/25 season: under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi, Luis Henrique played 35 matches, scored 9 goals, and registered 10 assists. His top speed of 36.98 km/h made him one of the fastest players in Ligue 1, and his form placed him high on the radar of European clubs. Marseille finished second in France, returned to the Champions League, and Luis got what he wanted: to prove he belongs among the elite. Once he felt his “mission was accomplished,” the offer came that you simply don’t refuse.UEFA NATIONS LEAGUEThird-place gameSunday Germany – France 0-2 (0-1)/Mbappe 45, Olise 84/FinalSunday 22.00: (3.80) Portugal (3.85) Spain (1.90)***odds are subject to change***
