In 2024, Olympique Lyonnais has made good resolutions. The first is to stay in Ligue 1 after a catastrophic start to the season. The second is to continue to win matches and collect points. But the Gones have already started to recover under the orders of Pierre Sage, who will continue to lead the troops in the coming months, or even longer. The 44-year-old technician brought life back to a group in distress. Several executives were in the tough like Anthony Lopes, Dejan Lovren, Maxence Caqueret, Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso.
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A complicated return home
Most of them started to regain color with Sage. This is the case of Tolisso. Free after five years at Bayern Munich, the French international returned to Rhône and Saône in the summer of 2022. Doubts and concerns nevertheless surrounded the comeback of Gone, handicapped by numerous injuries during his stay in Germany. And this was quickly confirmed since he made several trips to the infirmary. After a very average first season (34 matches in all competitions, including 28 as a starter, 1 goal and 2 assists), he was expected to turn the corner this year.
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But like his teammates, he experienced many difficulties. Far from evolving at his best level, he has multiplied average or even poor performances. Criticized by certain supporters and the press, Tolisso did not give up. Supported by Pierre Sage, he gradually regained color. Starting 10 times in the 12 matches in which he participated, the 29-year-old midfielder scored a goal. But its future was at the center of debate. At the end of November, several rumors reported that OL wanted to part ways.
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The Fener is still there
Quickly, Progress explained that the native of Tarare did not want to leave his training club again. For his part, Fans revealed that Fenerbahçe had their eye on him. Nothing since. But at the start of the transfer window, the Frenchman’s name is mentioned again in Turkey. A few days ago, some media revealed that Bruno Genesio had slipped his name to Besiktas in case of signing. This Thursday, another Süper Lig resident is linked to the 2018 world champion. It is Fenerbahçe.
Interest in the player is not new. But the Turks have moved to a new stage. According to PhotoMatch, Fener, which has made Rade Krunic (AC Milan, also targeted by Lyon) its priority, is also moving forward on the Corentin Tolisso file. An offer is even being prepared for the player under contract until June 2027. No amount has been leaked but the Turkish media estimates the value of the Habs at 5 million euros. If OL does not rule out any sales this winter and intends to recruit in the midfield, it is difficult to imagine the player leaving. Fenerbahçe will have to be convincing.
Pub. 01/04/2024 2:02 p.m. Updated 01/04/2024 2:42 p.m.
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