After seven seasons with his training club, Maxence Caqueret (24 years old) will indeed leave Olympique Lyonnais this winter. The one who was essential during the last exercise in the eyes of his coach, Pierre Sage, lost his place this season. While he could have left the club last summer for, potentially, Bayer Leverkusen, the 24-year-old midfielder stayed and experienced a considerable downgrade, playing only nine Ligue 1 matches in 2024-25.
His recent performances have not really convinced Pierre Sage, who notably dismissed him after the defeat against Besiktas in the Europa League (0-1), and his very last outing in the Coupe de France, against Feignies-Aulnoye (1- 2), did not reassure. And since OL need to sell this winter to clean up their finances and loosen the grip of the DNCG after a completely failed summer transfer window in terms of departures, Maxence Caqueret then entered the category of undesirables.
A new challenge abroad
Several clubs were then interested in the one who had impressed Europe during the Final 8 of the Champions League, in 2020. But among them, the Italian club Como convinced the French midfielder. The Como 1907 club quickly made this sale official in a press release: “Côme 1907 is pleased to announce the signing of Maxence Caqueret from Olympique Lyonnais. The 24-year-old French midfielder, from the prestigious youth sector of Olympique Lyonnais, has signed a four and a half year contract, committing his future with the Como club until June 2029..
According to our information, the Frenchman, as well as those close to him, were able to speak with coach Cesc Fabregas, who was very convincing, and the salary offered is also attractive. Sources close to the Italian club speak of a salary between 300,000 and 350,000 net per month. A challenge for the midfielder who will discover a new environment and try to get back to his best level.
