Matthieu Louis-Jean, technical director of OL
On this first day of 2025, the winter transfer window is now open. It will be in effect until February 3, 11 p.m.
There we are. A period that is both exhilarating, but also dreaded, that of the winter transfer window. While Pierre Sage and his staff will prepare seven meetings in January, we will also have to deal with the uncertainties linked to this time of the year. The coach is aware, having experienced it in January 2024, and even at the start of the season with a difficult pass at the end of August.
Almada as the only arrival?
Many questions surround the management of the transfer window on the Lyon side. Banned from recruitment by the DNCG, he could still see Thiago Almada disembark from Botafogo. Adryelson et Jeffinho also see their loan to the Brazilian club end. OL also hope to see several elements leave the Rhône in order to reduce the payroll and an oversupplied squad. Anthony Lopes was the first to leave from Nantes, but several of them are likely to leave.
It will be necessary to maintain momentum and good esprit de corps until February 3, 11 p.m., the date of the end of the transfer market. It will be the Monday following the shock in Marseille, Sunday February 2 at 8:45 p.m. Next, Sage will know its roster to finish the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Hoping that the strong elements of the first part of the season are still there to help Olympique Lyonnais return to the Champions League and achieve a good run in the Europa League.
