Czech club Viktoria Plzen announced Pavel Šulc’s absence on their next trip to Glasgow for the third qualifying round of the Champions League. This absence is due to the finalisation of his transfer to a renowned European club, Olympique Lyonnais. The Czech club confirmed that the 24-year-old would not participate in this European meeting, as the transfer is underway and the risk of an injury could compromise the operation. OL is expected to spend approximately €7.5 million (excluding bonuses) to secure the services of this offensive environment, in addition to the expected arrivals of Tyler Morton and other recruits.

Along with this recruit, Olympique Lyonnais continues its efforts to strengthen itself by positioning itself on the signature of Benjamin Bouchouari, midfielder of Saint-Etienne. OL would take advantage of the relegation of their rival to take over the 23-year-old player, who is on a list of tracks to regenerate the defensive sector of the club. This potential arrival would complement already confirmed recruitments, including Pavel Šulc, Tyler Morton, Afonso Moreira and Ruben Kluivert. Asse has already refused a €3 million offer from Turkish team Trabzonspor for its player, and it is likely that Lyon will have to offer a larger sum, estimated at between €5 and €7 million, to convince Bouchouri.

In another context, Mathys De Carvalho had a surprise entry in the OL match at the Allianz Arena, following a little physical concern from Corentin Tolisso. The young Lyonnais expressed his surprise and enthusiasm at this opportunity, stressing the unique experience he experienced. In particular, he participated in the action leading to the Lyon goal. Sidney Govou, a former OL player now at Real Sociedad, publicly criticized Duje Caleta-Car’s departure messages, judging them as “com” and lacking sincerity. Govou believes that Caleta-Car should have focused on his performances on the ground rather than trying to create an artificial emotional link with the club.