Serie A takes on Matic

Monday 06th January 2025 02:39 PM

Published on January 6, 2025 at 1:26 p.m. par

Abdel Maarous

This club launches a bold challenge: Matic in the viewfinder

Nemanja Matic, pillar of OL, attracts the interest of another Italian club. The challenges of a transfer that is difficult to achieve.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Comoan ambitious club in the Italian Serie A, has set its sights on a key player in theOlympique Lyonnais, Nemanja Matic. This idea, although tempting, could prove difficult to realize.

Nemanja Matic: A centerpiece in Lyon

Arriving in Lyon at the start of the season, Nemanja Matic quickly found his feet within the Rhone squad. With 18 appearances in all competitions, the Serbian midfielder has established himself as an experienced leader and a pillar of the midfield. Its role goes far beyond statistics. He brings stability, vision of the game and invaluable experience acquired in prestigious clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United and AS Roma. His departure would represent a significant loss for Olympique Lyonnais.

Como: A strong ambition in Serie A

Como's interest in Matic demonstrates the Italian club's growing ambition. Currently in Serie A, Como is seeking to strengthen its squad with players of international stature to sustain itself in the Italian championship. Matic's profile, both experienced and versatile, corresponds perfectly to this strategy.

However, this ambition comes up against a financial and sporting reality. Matic, despite his 36 years, remains a coveted and difficult to replace player for Lyon.

A complex transfer to carry out

The main obstacle to this transfer is Lyon's attachment to its midfielder. Although the club is under financial pressure to meet the demands of the DNCG, selling Matic would only bring in a modest sum estimated at €5 million.. This low financial compensation could dissuade Lyon leaders from parting ways with a key player in the middle of the season.

A departure from Matic would force OL to reorganize their midfield. Internal options, such as integrating young talents or repositioning existing players, may not be enough to fill the void left by the Serbian.