2024-08-24 21:37:32
134 million euros. With purchase options exercised, this is how much Olympique Lyonnais has already paid since the opening of the summer transfer window. With such an investment, Lyon should not have had a successful start to the championship rather than being crushed last Sunday in Rennes (3-0) then skillfully and easily dominated by Monaco (0-2 ) this Saturday? Problem, when you look closely at the recruits, it is difficult to find reasons for satisfaction.
In defense, Moussa Niakhate became the most expensive player by buying for 32 million euros from Nottingham Forest. One value that seems to be overlooked is his low pedigree and last season (only 15 starts in the Premier League). After seeing it played, there is no more room for doubt: the sum is completely disconnected from the reality of the sport. Is it hard for the Senegalese? For sure, it’s bad for Orel Mangala. Moved from the same club for 23 million euros last winter, he never established himself.
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