As part of the presentation of OL’s financial results, JMA took stock of the extension file and said that he is open to a return from Maxime Gonalons.
Every six months Olympique Lyonnais publishes its financial results. On this occasion, its president, Jean-Michel Aulas and his teams presented a positive report. A finding due in large part to the sale of Bruno Guimarães to Newcastle for around fifty million euros (bonus included). Commenting on OL’s finances was also an opportunity for the media present at this telephone meeting to discuss various subjects, including the Maxence Caqueret case.
A promising young midfielder from Les Gones, the 21-year-old had recently cast doubt on his Rhone future by declaring that he was not sure of playing for OL next season. Linked to the Rhone club until 2023, Caqueret remains a priority for JMA. But under certain conditions.
OL surveyed Gonalons
“We will not extend Maxence Caqueret at any price, but we absolutely want him to stay. (…) We will see Maxence very soon. I already told him that I would make it a point of honor that he stays. We are in the middle of negotiations and when it is done through the press, it costs more… ”he told The Team. Determined to shield his player, Aulas also confided that he did not want to hang around to do the same with Rayan Cherki… before giving other transfer window information.
“For Rayan Cherki, to whom I sent my best wishes for recovery, we absolutely have to speed up. Finally, I confirm that we contacted Maxime Gonalons during the break to find out where he was, and I am open to a possible return, but as with Juninho, it is not me who will decide. » Leaving OL in 2017 and under contract with Granada until 2023, will Gonalons return to Lyon? One thing is certain: after Lacazette, Tolisso and Gonalons, OL are visibly betting on the return of their former nuggets to regain the heights.
