Pavel Šulc could have left Olympique Lyonnais to join Juventus this summer. In an interview given to Seznam Zpravythe Czech international confirmed having been approached by the Italian club. A possibility which particularly appealed to the player and his partner. “ When Juventus called me, I was a little in a daze. A great club, a fantastic history, a magnificent stadium, Italy, a strong Czech presence… That’s exactly what my friend Natali and I liked. » But the negotiations were ultimately unsuccessful. “ If both clubs agreed, I certainly wouldn’t have been against it. But the offer wasn’t good enough, so it fell through », Explained the attacking midfielder, who continued his Lyon adventure.
The role of Corentin Tolisso also mattered in this period of uncertainty. While his future at Lyon was still unclear, Šulc was able to count on the support of his captain, determined to convince him to stay. “ If you leave, I’ll understand, but I really hope you stay », the Frenchman repeated to him, convinced of his importance for the team, beyond his statistics. A confidence justified by the performances of the Czech, who arrived from Plzeň for 7.5 million euros and author of 11 goals and three assists in 27 Ligue 1 matches last season. This summer, Šulc also went through a complicated period, between knee problems and a disappointing World Cup, finishing last in their group with just one point. But at the start of the season, he already has three assists in five games.
