In an exclusive interview for French Football Weekly, Griedge Mbock expressed his esteem for his former president at Olympique Lyonnais.
A precursor in the evolution of women’s football in France, Jean-Michel Aulas left an indelible mark in the women’s section of Olympique Lyonnais. The former emblematic president of the Rhone club maintained a very strong relationship with the team’s executives.
In an exclusive interview to be published this Thursday, Griedge Mbock made very strong remarks about its former president. “ Honestly, it was hard. When I saw the news, I even shed a few tears…“, confided the French international.
“We always have a special bond with the president because he really loves the women’s section”
Griedge Mbock remembered her first contacts with Jean-Michel Aulas. “ It was someone who came to pick me up when I was in Guingamp. I remember our first exchanges were on Twitter at the time. He sent me a message, asking if I would like to come and play at his club. Obviously, I was very flattered that he was interested in me because OL was the best women’s team in the world.“.
The Lyonnaise also highlights the great goodwill of Jean-Michel Aulas towards the OL players. “In fact, we always have a special bond with the president because he really loves the women’s section. He always accompanied us. He came to matches where there were few people at the stadium. He moved around a lot. He knew a lot about women’s football. He is someone who has always believed in his project and who still continues to fight in the Federation for us. What more can I say, other than thanking him? He was also there when I got injured. He was so present. He sent me messages, little gifts, his support… So he’s someone I really appreciate and who is in my heart today because he’s a great man, a good person . We will never forget everything he did for us“. An outing that should not leave “JMA” indifferent…
