Once again active in terms of arrivals, Olympique Lyonnais will probably be busy recording departures. Many players loaned last season will return to Pierre Sage’s group when it resumes, even though their status has not changed within the Rhone club.
The first announcements from Olympique Lyonnais should not take long. Without mentioning the exercise of certain purchase options, such as that of winger Saïd Benrahma, John Textor’s club will soon formalize its first recruits of the summer. The left side of Betis Sevilla Abner Vinicius, present in Lyon since Thursday evening, will quickly be the subject of a press release. Just like central defender Moussa Niakhaté who arrives from Nottingham Forest. And these will certainly not be the only operations of Olympique Lyonnais during this summer transfer window.
Other reinforcements are hoped for, without forgetting the numerous departures desired by management. We are thinking in particular of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, whose contract will expire next year, and who is heading towards a transfer to Borussia Dortmund. But the thorniest cases concern players returning from loan. If Tino Kadewere (Nantes), Skelly Alvero (Werder Bremen) and goalkeeper Mathieu Patouillet (Sochaux) know that they will not return, all the others have planned to rejoin the group for the resumption scheduled for Friday.
Amin Sarr returns to Lyon
Thus, coach Pierre Sage will have to deal with elements like Florent Sanchez and Mamadou Sarr, both loaned to Molenbeek. The technician will also record the feedback from Achraf Laaziri after his visit to Dunkirk, in addition to the enigma Amin Sarr following his experience at Wolfsburg. As for Jeffinho, the Brazilian winger is on loan to Botafogo, another club in the Eagle Football galaxy, until next December. So many files to manage for Olympique Lyonnais who will have to find places for them to base themselves.
