After a decent Euro 2020 with Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri decided to leave Liverpool to gain playing time elsewhere. For this reason, he had accepted the proposal from OL, which had paid 6 million euros plus bonuses to secure the services of the 30-year-old striker. Since his arrival in France, the Swiss international has never been able to impose himself in Peter Bosz’s eleven and has chained average performances, both in Ligue 1 and in the European Cup.
Author of 2 goals and 3 assists in 17 matches this season, the former Bayern Munich or Inter Milan player has disappointed. And even if he comes out of a correct match against OM (2-1) this Tuesday with in particular the goal of equalization and that the transfer window has closed its doors, Xherdan Shaqiri would be more than ever on the start according to information from The Team.
Direction Switzerland or MLS
The French daily explains that Shaqiri would not be satisfied with his situation in Lyon. With a view to being ready for the 2022 World Cup which arrives next November, the striker wishes to have a stable situation with playing time and would have warned his entourage of his intention to leave OL. Despite his disappointing first part of the season, he still enjoys good ratings in Switzerland, his country of origin. Discussions with FC Sion began last week. “Shaqiri, in lack of playing time in Lyon, wanted us to see each other. In anticipation of the World Cup, he was looking for a club where he would have more playing time., explained Christian Constantin, the president of Sion in remarks reported by The Team.
But Sion is not the only lead for Xherdan Shaqiri. The MLS is also a hot track since according to the player’s entourage, contacts would be very advanced with an American club and his departure would be almost inevitable. His departure would be surprising to say the least, especially after the end of the transfer window which would prevent OL from replacing him. His presence in the group against Monaco (Saturday, 9 p.m.) is called into question.
