A real failure of the last summer transfer window, Wilfried Zaha cannot however be sent back to Türkiye, knowing that the Galatasaray club does not wish to break the loan of the Ivorian striker.
Basically, the idea of recruiting Wilfried Zaha seemed to be good for OL, knowing that Pierre Sage needed an experienced player in addition to Alexandre Lacazette to lead his Lyon on all counts, and particularly in the Cup. of Europe. Except that the recruit imposed by President Textor does not really meet the expectations placed on him… Author of a small assist in the Europa League, the 32-year-old did not find the net during the first part of season. It must be said that the Ivorian international practically never plays, with only six ends of matches on the clock.
No longer summoned or almost in the Lyon group for a month, Zaha does not seem able to reverse the trend. Loaned until next June without a purchase option, the former Manchester United striker is no longer part of Sage's plans, who did not even try to relaunch him against the fans of Feignies Aulnoye (2-1) in Coupe de France before the break. Suffice it to say that the story between Zaha and OL is close to the end… or not.
Zaha back in Türkiye? Galatasaray says no
Placed in the list of 10 undesirables for the next winter transfer window, Zaha will however not return to Galatasaray, which is not in favor of a premature termination of the loan of the former Premier League executive. In any case, that’s what Okan Buruk said. “Zaha is unlikely to return at the moment. We have already lent it. He will be back at the end of the season”said the coach of the Turkish club in the local media. Shunned from all sides, the Lyon number 12 is therefore preparing to experience a very complicated second part, especially since he cannot play for a third club this season. Banned from recruiting and despite a desire to reduce their payroll, OL will therefore have to drag the Zaha ball and chain until the end of the season.
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