Under financial pressure, Olympique Lyonnais could part ways with Georges Mikautadze this winter. The Georgian international is of interest to Juventus Turin, who would see him as an ideal understudy for Dušan Vlahović.
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As Olympique Lyonnais fights for its financial survival, an opportunity could open up for Georges Mikautadze. According to the latest information from TuttosportJuventus Turin would have set their sights on the Georgian international to occupy the strategic role of luxury understudy to Dušan Vlahović. A prospect which could well serve the interests of both clubs. OL are going through a difficult period, amplified by the DNCG sanctions threatening a descent into Ligue 2. This situation forces the club to massively downsize its squad during the winter transfer window. If talents like Rayan Cherki and Gift Orban are already in the sights of major European clubs, Mikautadze, author of a brilliant but underused Euro 2024 in Lyon (only 4 starts for 2 goals), also seems to be on the move. Despite his undeniable potential, the 24-year-old striker has not yet managed to establish himself in the Lyon collective. A situation which attracts the attention of Juventus, always looking for talents to expand its squad and effectively replace its Serbian striker.
Juventus is thinking about a loan with obligation to buy
Still according to information from the Italian sports daily, Juventus is considering a loan with a purchase obligation set at 20 million euros. For the player, the opportunity to join an institution like the Old Lady would be a real boost in his career. In Serie A, his technical profile and his ability to play in spaces could fit perfectly into Massimiliano Allegri’s system. He could also find Nicolas Tagliafico, his current teammate at Lyon, also already announced on the shelves of the Italian cador. For Les Gones, such a transaction would represent a welcome economic breath of fresh air. For the Bianconeri, on the other hand, it could solve the equation of a formidable attack, and create a credible alternative to Dusan Vlahović up front. It now remains to be seen whether the two clubs will be able to agree on the transaction this winter.
