Deprived of a winter transfer window for arrivals and relegated to Ligue 2 as a precautionary measure, OL is worrying its fans and observers more than ever. But good news will nevertheless arrive in a few weeks.
OL are going through a very complicated period financially. The club was sanctioned by the DNCG this Friday. As a result, Les Gones will not be able to recruit this winter and are already relegated to Ligue 2 as a precautionary measure. To maintain their position, the Rhone residents will have to sell considerably and reduce their payroll during the next transfer window. Executive players could therefore leave. Enough to certainly revise the ambitions downwards, even if the quality of Pierre Sage's squad seems good enough for the results to still be up to par. Especially since good news will arrive at OL, namely the arrival of Thiago Almada.
Thiago Almada, OL will be able to take a breather next winter
According to information from The Teamthe arrival of Thiago Almada this winter is already recorded on paper and should not be called into question despite the recruitment ban pronounced by the DNCG. An excellent thing for the Lyon collective, who will be able to count on a player in great shape and who will have a lot of playing time. The 2022 world champion, as a reminder, signed with OL last summer for a check for 19.6 million euros. He is currently on loan to Botafogo, a club where he is shining. Pierre Sage will just hope that the Argentine player is completely focused on his adventure in Lyon. Especially since Thiago Almada would be the natural replacement for Rayan Cherki, who will very likely be one of those sacrificed by Les Gones next winter. Good news, the French Espoirs international is in great shape and could bring in a nice sum for his training club.
