A world champion at OL? “If they call me, I’ll go”

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

A world champion at OL? “If they call me, I’ll go”

Last in Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais intends to recruit during the winter transfer window. But is the club still attractive? For Adil Rami, the answer is yes.

It’s really a crisis at OL. The defeat conceded against OM (3-0), Wednesday evening at the Vélodrome, pushed the Gones a little further, dead last in Ligue 1 with only 7 points on the clock and five lengths behind Lorient, the play-off. Are they condemned to relegation? If the figures are not in their favor, the Rhone leaders hope to be able to reverse the trend by improving the squad during the winter transfer window.

Authorized by the DNCG to recruit in January, even if their payroll remains regulated, the Lyonnais could invest between 50 and 60 million euros. “But who do you take?asks Jérôme Alonzo at the microphone of Prime Video. Which player is going to say to himself today ‘well, to get back on track, I’m going to go to Lyon?’, it’s a real question to ask yourself because the players who save you when you’re last in the winter transfer window, he isn’t there all the time. »

And the consultant continued: “Is Lyon today an attractive club for a player who wants to get back on track? » For Adil Rami, the answer is yes. The former Blues defender, crowned world champion in 2018, believes that OL remains “a beautiful institution”. “And then, players need to get back on trackhe recalls. You can come to gain playing time so you are motivated to play, come back strong and prove that they can count on you. »

Govou denounces “big management error”

“And you can’t take away from Lyon all its good years and the institution that it isadds the former Marseillais. Well, I stopped playing football, but if you call me tomorrow to be loaned to Olympique Lyonnais, I’ll honestly go. » A reasoning that other players, ideally experienced, could therefore have to supervise the young people and help OL in their fight to maintain their position. In any case, this is what we must hope for the club.

Former Gones legend, Sidney Govou is not convinced that the strategy of the Lyon staff is the right one. “To say that you are going to recruit for 50 million euros for two months is a very negative message for the existing players!he warns on his X account. Big management error, especially with a young team! (…) I did not say that we should not recruit, I said that it is not very wise to say so. »

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas 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, his 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, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.