A page in the history of Olympique Lyonnais was turned this week. After 24 years at the club, Anthony Lopes chose to officially join FC Nantes. Relegated to the rank of substitute, the Portuguese international will be able to relaunch his career, unfortunately for him at a standstill. This season, the former OL captain has not played a single match in the Rhone overcoat. A sad situation to live with as he brought to Les Gones. It is now under the Yellow and Green tunic that the 2016 European champion will continue his career. But before switching to the operation to maintain the Canaries, the former OL number 1 sent a beautiful message on his social networks.
“It’s not goodbye, it’s goodbye”
Before turning the most beautiful page of his career, Anthony Lopes had very strong words for Olympique Lyonnais one last time on his social networks: “Yes, it’s true, I’m leaving Olympique Lyonnais and I can’t do it without saying thank you.
Thank you, supporters. In the great victories as in the most difficult moments, you have always been there.
And since we always forget someone without wanting to, I wanted above all and above all to think about and thank those we often forget: the educators. I arrived at Olympique Lyonnais as a child and I am leaving today as an adult. I owe this construction of a man and an athlete to you too. Each of you brought me something that has served me and will continue to serve me throughout my life. I am extremely grateful to all of you.
I remember the first tracksuit, the first jersey, the first license. Without you, I would never have been able to realize such a big dream. Because never as a child could I have dreamed of this incredible course in red and blue. The Lyon training gave me strength, values, desire, love, humility, and demands. For over 20 years, you all made me grow. Olympique Lyonnais gave me everything. I hope I have been worthy of your encouragement and expectations. Every morning, I was proud to wear this crest. This passion will never die.
I'm leaving to join FC Nantes. I really want to do my job, in new colors, as I learned: with commitment, professionalism, humility and ambition. It’s not goodbye, it’s goodbye.” Should a return to OL be considered as a future goalkeeping coach?
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To summarize
Before turning one of the most beautiful pages of his career, Anthony Lopes wanted to speak one last time to his former club, Olympique Lyonnais. Touching words from the Portuguese international who does not close the door to a return.
