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Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
Last summer, Georges Mikautadze made the choice of the heart by joining OL, he who is originally from Lyon. But several other Ligue 1 teams were interested in the Georgian international, notably AS Monaco and OM. While the 24-year-old striker regrets his choice and Les Gones are obliged to sell, Marseille would still closely monitor his situation.
The passage in front of the DNCG clearly did not happen as John Textor hoped so. Friday, the French football police announced a precautionary relegation of theOL in Ligue 2 at the end of the season if its financial situation does not improve, as well as a ban on recruitment and a control of its payroll in view of the next winter transfer window. Several players should be sold by Lyon this winter. In this sense, Malick Fofana and Rayan Cherki could be sacrificed.
“I had a dream, it was to sign for OL”
What about Georges Mikautadze ? The latter arrived last summer atOL coming from Metz as part of a transfer estimated at €18.5M excluding bonus. A ” dream » for the Georgian international (33 caps), originally from Lyon and who wanted at all costs to join his favorite club. “ I came to break everything, I had a dream, it was to sign for OL, this dream is accomplished and now we have to work. (…) I really wanted to come but yes if the coach didn't count on me, maybe I wouldn't be there but he wanted to do this Lacazette-Mikautadze attack so he gave the green light and I'm happy , we're going to get together and get to work », declared George Mikautadze shortly after his arrival.
OM still attentive to Mikautadze's situation?
However, the dream hasn't really gone as planned so far. Barred by competition fromAlexandre Lacazettethe 24-year-old striker has only scored two goals since the start of the season and a club already on the move last summer would still be interested: theABOUT. Indeed, according to At Tribune OMthe Marseille club would always follow Georges Mikautadze and the latter, which was also announced close to theAS Monacowould also have regrets concerning his choice to join theOLwith whom he is under contract until June 2028. Marseille management had finally set its sights on Elye Wahi (21 years old), who is also having a complicated start under his new colors.
