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Published Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. In: OL.
By Hadrien Rivayrand
OL has no shortage of projects to resolve this summer on the transfer market. Pierre Sage and John Textor will also have to make strong choices with certain players.
In Lyon, the next season will be very important for OL’s ambitions. The last exercise was full of breathtaking twists and turns. But overall, the Rhone players must aspire to better. With Pierre Sage appointed for the next two seasons, OL will be able to move forward serenely. This will also involve good recruitment this summer. There should be many departures and they will logically have to be filled. The defense is considered an important project. In the coming hours, the Gones will welcome Moussa Niakhaté from Nottingham Forest. Another reinforcement for OL in this position: Mamadou Sarr.
Stade de Reims will not win its case for an OL star
The young 18-year-old central defender, loaned last season to Molenbeek, is highly regarded by the Rhone management. The idea is to give him playing time according to The team. And according to the media, OL will also refuse an offer of 10 million euros from Stade de Reims for Mamadou Sarr. The star is part of the Lyon project, especially since his versatility (he can also play as a defensive midfielder) is highly appreciated by Pierre Sage. The player is currently preparing for the Euro U19 with the French team and will take care of his future afterwards. If Sarr should therefore not leave, OL will not say no to the departures of Sinaly Diomandé, Dejan Lovren and even Jake O’Brien. The Irish international is courted in Europe, particularly in the Premier League and has a very good market value (nearly 15 million euros). Not insignificant even if OL was recently spared by the DNCG and will be able to recruit as it wishes.
