Nicolas Tagliafico during OL – Brest in February 2023 (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)
As of January 1, 2025, several OL players are free to negotiate their future contract with the club of their choice. Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Tagliafico are the main ones concerned.
While waiting to celebrate the return of Ligue 1 this weekend, we have entered a period that continues to generate so much debate and discussion. The transfer window opened its doors this Wednesday, January 1, 2025, and will last in France until February 3. This day also marks the start of a countdown for certain players in the Lyon squad. Indeed, some of the elements of Pierre's group Sage are six months from the end of their contract.
Currently, three Rhone footballers are in this situation, not counting those loaned to OL (Warmed Omari et Wilfried Zaha). We thus find two captains, two executives of the team, namely Nicolas Tagliafico and Alexander Lacazette. Finally, the young goalkeeper, number three in the hierarchy, Justin Bengui (19 years old), could also go free at the end of the season. This was also the case for Anthony Lopesbefore the latter officially joins Nantes on Monday.
What policy will OL follow with regard to these 3 elements?
In any case, they can all now start negotiating with groups interested in their profile for the 2025-2026 financial year. They were authorized to do so by the regulations. It remains to be seen what the policy of the seven-time French champions club (2002-2008) will be towards the three boys mentioned above. Seeking to reduce its payroll, we would a priori be heading towards departures, particularly for the two thirty-somethings, even if the situation still has time to evolve between now and June 30, 2025.
In reserve, likewise, several protégés of Gueïda Breathe arrive one semester before the end of their lease. This is particularly the case for the best director, Sekou Legabut also Irvyn defenders Lomami and Teo Barisicas well as midfielders Samuel Bossiwa and Mathys De Carvalho. Romain Perret also is officially linked to OL until June 2025.
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