Abner face à Przemysław Frankowski lors de Lens – OL (Photo by Matthieu Mirville / Matthieu Mirville / DPPI via AFP)
Having come this summer to strengthen the Lyon squad, Abner seems to have acclimatized perfectly to his new environment. The Brazilian is in any case very enthusiastic.
Throughout his life, Abner will be able to say that his time at OL made him a Brazilian international. Called up for the first time in October, the left side will do it again in November. If he is not necessarily the most flamboyant, although he likes to project himself towards the opposing goal, the former Real Betis footballer is fulfilling his role very well for the moment, playing the game of competition with Nicolas Tagliafico.
Arriving during the summer transfer window, he quickly gave his agreement to Olympique Lyonnais to join the Rhône. “Even if the team was poorly ranked, it didn't scare me. It is a club which has always been favored by Brazilians. There is a connection dating back years Juninho. I intend to continue this tradition, he declared in the columns of The Team. When I signed, Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle) told me that I was going to be happy in Lyon, because there are beautiful people here.”
“I was well received by the staff and players“
Uncertainties emerged following this recruitment, questions that the 24-year-old footballer began to raise during his eight appearances in his new tunic (one goal). A good acclimatization which he confirms. “I was well received by the staff and the players. I didn't really feel the weight of the change. Football-wise, it's as technical as in Spain, but it's more physical, he observed. The group is quality and it's nice to train with such boys. The thing that worries me is the cold. My wife says she likes it, but she doesn't know what it is (laughs). I know we're going to suffer.”
