Emblematic player of Olympique Lyonnais, Anthony Lopes is now the goalkeeper of FC Nantes. But, in a message full of emotion, he promises not to have definitively turned his back on Lyon.
Via social networks, Anthony Lopes wanted to send a message to OL supporters before putting on the Nantes jersey. Because even if he was sometimes very harshly criticized by certain OL fans, the Portuguese international goalkeeper obviously does not hold it against them.
« 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 1 goodbye, it's 1 goodbye », Announces Anthony Lopes, now officially a FC Nantes player, at least until the end of the season.
