Georges Mikautadze (OL) before his goal against Feignies Aulnoye (Photo by SEBASTIEN COURDJI / AFP)
In Galatasaray's sights lately, Georges Mikautadze cannot be seen anywhere other than at OL. The Georgian striker said it again this Thursday at a press conference.
Five goals in OL's last six matches. As the end of 2024 approaches, Georges Mikautadze found his way to the goal and a smile. In the distant duel with Alexandre Lacazette but always “for the collective good” as he recalled in As Long as There Will Be Gones, the Georgian striker has regained color and is gradually beginning to take the measure of his adventure between Rhône and Saône. He, Gerland's child, can only savor this success. Even primarily as a replacement. A status that could lead him to think about his future? Galatasaray smelled the right idea and tried to advance its pawns on the issue.
“I’m happy to be here”
At a time when OL needs to downsize, Mikautadze would represent a certain financial value with a transfer which could be negotiated above twenty million euros. However, the plans of Lyon number 69 are very different from those of the Turkish club. Returning to his training club, almost ten years after being shown the exit, Georges Mikautadze had assured “want to mark the history of OL” in TKYDG. A few weeks later, the speech has not changed. “I just arrived six months ago, not even, he replied with a smile. My mind is focused on OL and Saturday's match and I'm not looking at what's going on around me. I'm happy here.” A position which has the merit of being clear and which should put an end to all the rumors surrounding the Lyon striker.
