Unimpressed by the offer from Paris Saint-Germain, the young Mahamadou Diawara left his training club. The midfielder will continue his development with Olympique Lyonnais, a club much more attentive to the progression of his talents.
It’s official since this Friday, the young Mahamadou Diawara leaves Paris Saint-Germain. The 18-year-old midfielder has signed his first professional contract with Olympique Lyonnais. A new failure for the club of the capital which did not manage to reassure the titi. The French champion wanted to keep the native of Longjumeau. But his offer was not enough to convince him.
An uncertain future at PSG
It must be said that the Ile-de-France management offered Mahamadou Diawara a simple trainee contract, without the slightest guarantee of breaking into the high level afterwards, the competition being particularly fierce at Paris Saint-Germain. More attractive, the professional lease presented by Olympique Lyonnais gives him the time and the real possibility of integrating Laurent Blanc’s group. The Rhone reinforcement therefore did not hesitate to favor the most interesting project for his career.
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” I am very happy to join Olympique Lyonnaisreacted the midfielder who signed until 2027. It’s just fun and happiness. Small, it’s a lot of sacrifices, a lot of time. It’s only a step, but to already arrive at a pro contract, it’s magnificent. Olympique Lyonnais is a very big club and I immediately liked the project. I immediately hooked. It’s a big club with big fans. Olympique Lyonnais has a very clear project and it’s rooted in Lyon’s DNA to trust young players, that’s perfect for me. It’s incredible, the stadium is magnificent. All that’s missing are the supporters, I can’t wait. It is difficult to prove Mahamadou Diawara wrong.
