Six short months and then gone? Arriving last summer in Lyon from Metz, for 18.5 million euros, Georges Mikautadze might not stay forever with Les Gones. Author of a complicated start to the season and blocked by competition from Alexandre Lacazette, the Georgian international striker has nevertheless found color in recent weeks, with 7 goals scored in his last nine matches. But rumors are already announcing his departure.
According to journalist Lasha Kokiashvili, Galatasaray would be interested in the profile of the former Messin. The Turkish club, based in Istanbul, has reportedly contacted the 24-year-old’s agent and could make a first offer. Will Lyon be a seller? At this stage of the season, this seems unlikely, especially given the state of form displayed by the former Ajax Amsterdam scorer. But the financial problems of the Rhone club could give its owner, John Textor, pause.
A “high budget” planned for Mikautadze
How much would Galatasaray be willing to invest for a player whose market value is estimated at 18 million euros by the specialist site? Transfermarkt ? According to journalist Kaya Temel, the leaders of the Istanbul team would have planned “a high budget” to try to enlist Georges Mikautadze, while the trail leading to Paulo Dybala would have cooled considerably. A loan with purchase option could also be considered.
