Published on 01/10/2025 at 2:07 p.m.
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The summer transfer window was merciless for Maxence Caqueret at Olympique Lyonnais. After being an element indispensable during the 2023-2024 season, the midfielder experienced a spectacular downgrading This year. While he could have left the club last summer, in particular to join Bayer Leverkusen who had shown interest, he ultimately remained in his training club.
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The gradual loss of one’s place
However, Maxence Caqueret gradually lost its place in the Lyon eleven. The Matic-Tolisso tandem was favored by coach Pierre Sage, relegating the 24-year-old midfielder to the rank of transferable player. With a view toclean up finances of the club and to meet the requirements of the DNCG, OL had to resolve to sell certain elements of its workforce, including Caqueret.
-A lucrative move to Serie A
Despite his lack of recent playing time, Maxence Caqueret still represented a attractive market value. According to L’Equipe, OL have reached an agreement with the Italian club Como for a transfer worth 17 million euros (bonuses included). A nice sum for a player excluded from Pierre Sage’s plans. The salary offered by Como, between 300,000 and 350,000 euros net per month, is also very attractive for the French.
An ambitious project in Como
Promoted to Serie A this season, Como hasstrong shareholders and a viable project. The club has already made several interesting moves on the transfer market, such as the arrivals of Jean Butez, Marcus Rashford and Dele Alli. Currently 16th in the ranking, Côme is counting on the reinforcement of Caqueret to ensure its maintenance and continue its development.
