Banned from recruitment by the DNCG, Olympique Lyonnais is forced to sell this winter, but the most coveted players do not always correspond to the wishes of the staff. Among them, Corentin Tolisso (30) is attracting interest from Brighton, according to newspaper information The Team. The midfielder, author of a remarkable first part of the season, has returned to an excellent level after a year marked by difficulties.
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The 10th in the Premier League, in search of a “versatile and experienced environment», has already obtained information from the Lyon managers and the player. Tolisso, under contract until June 2027, would be flattered by the interest of an ambitious club like Brighton. However, according to the sports daily, Corentin Tolisso is fully flourishing in Lyon, in his training club and his city, alongside his friend Alexandre Lacazette. The ambitious sporting objectives for the end of the season would also be to his liking. Satisfied with the team's current state of mind and playing style, it seems difficult to convince him to leave. It remains to be seen whether Brighton will have the necessary arguments to seduce him.
A great deal for OL?
For Lyon, his departure could nevertheless represent a financial opportunity. Under contract until 2027, Tolisso receives around 600,000 euros gross monthly, bonuses included, which weighs heavily on the payroll. The sale of a player of this stature could bring a breath of fresh air to a club which is going through a delicate economic period, provided that Brighton has the means to achieve its ambition.
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As a reminder, with the ban on recruitment imposed by the DNCG, Olympique Lyonnais has opted for a major clean-up within its workforce during the winter of 2025. Several players are leaving, some being courted by other clubs , while others are actively seeking to leave the Lyon team. To be continued.
Pub. the 30/12/2024 18:33
– UPDATE 30/12/2024 21:12
