John Textor will experience his first mercato alone at the helm of Olympique Lyonnais. And the successor of Jean-Michel Aulas knows what he wants, and especially what he does not want. The American businessman has clear ideas on key issues.
Now rid of Jean-Michel Aulas, whom he brutally removed from his post, the owner of OL Groupe has every intention of applying his personal touch to the transfer market. He had already said it in a press conference, Olympique Lyonnais will not retain its young players who will want to go to a big European club. But John Textor is also very clear, his experienced executives will not budge. His idea being to meet the requirements of Laurent Blanc who had openly called for players more experienced in national and European games to return to the highest level. And who says player capable of making OL shine in Ligue 1, there is of course Alexandre Lacazette. Returning from Arsenal last summer, the General everyone agreed, except Didier Deschamps. With his 27 goals in the Championship, Lacazette is not far from being at the top and John Textor knows it. To the point of responding to rumours.
Lacazette and OL, radical decision
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Inevitably, the performances of Alexandre Lacazette do not go unnoticed in Europe. And especially in the Premier League, where the former Arsenal striker had a chaotic career. But, at a time when rumors are circulating about the possible interest of English clubs, the boss of OL Groupe has locked everything in place. “Si Manchester United made a fabulous offer for Lacazette? I don’t want to sell it, it’s not going anywhere. We have young players in Lyon who love the club. Afterwards, they may want to go to Real Madrid, we can’t stop them “, made it clear John Textor in L’Equipe. A message which has the merit of being clear for everyone, and in particular for young people to whom the doors of Olympique Lyonnais are clearly open.
