A world champion against Faivre, Sevilla seduces OL

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By: Manu Tournoux

A world champion against Faivre, Sevilla seduces OL

After a year of failures at OL, Romain Faivre returned to Lorient during his 6-month loan. The attacking midfielder has regained good standing on the market, including abroad. Sevilla want to recruit him and offer an astonishing but attractive exchange to OL.

Just a problem of adaptation, not talent. This is a bit of a summary of Romain Faivre’s career with Olympique Lyonnais. The former Brestois has struggled in the Rhône since his transfer to 15 million euros in January 2022. Completely transparent in the game, Faivre was a simple substitute in the eyes of Peter Bosz and Laurent Blanc. We did not see the qualities expressed by the player in Brest. We finally found them in a few weeks…near Lorient. Loaned to the Merlus during the second half of the season, Faivre dazzled supporters and observers. He scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in just 17 games.

Gonzalo Montiel against Faivre, Sevilla interest OL

It is therefore a brand new player who returns to the Rhône with an interesting market value. OL, in search of cash, would like to find a base for Romain Faivre this summer. If possible, we should get closer to the price invested by the Lyonnais in 2022, namely 15 million euros. The qualities of the player have reached the ears of the leaders of Sevilla FC. Victor Orta, the new sporting director of the last Europa League winner is a fan of the French player. He does not want to put 15 million on him but he may have better under his belt, according to Foot Mercato.

Indeed, he offers only 8 million euros to buy Faivre but includes in the transaction a Sevillian player. This is the Argentinian right-back Gonzalo Montiel. World champion in Qatar, the 26-year-old player is an experienced profile who has everything to please Laurent Blanc. He already has the favors of Matthieu Louis-Jean according to Foot Mercato. The director of the OL recruitment unit is convinced by the idea of ​​​​putting the young Sael Kumbedi in competition with Gonzalo Montiel. Besides, Montiel is interested in the transfer and he doesn’t enjoy a high salary at the Andalusian club. At OL, Montiel would find his teammate Nicolas Tagliafico, holder on the left side of the defense. Two Argentinian full-backs and world champions, money and a new club for Romain Faivre: the operation would launch the Lyon transfer window in the best possible way.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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