In a recent interview with Zack Nani, Moussa Niakhaté, the defender of Olympique Lyonnais, stressed the satisfaction and pride that emanate from the excellent start of the season of his team. He qualified OL as a major surprise in the championship, currently taking second place on a tie with Paris Saint-Germain. Niakhaté particularly highlighted the defensive strength of the team, pointing out that no goals were achieved during the meetings against Lens and Olympique de Marseille. He also spoke of the importance of victory at the Olympico, qualifying it as a crucial moment for the fans and for the entire team, and expressed his joy for the result, assigning merit to collective effort and rigorous physical preparation.

Niakhaté also addressed the challenges faced by Olympique Lyonnais, including the loss of key players such as Alex Lacazette, Rayan Cherkia, Thiago Almada and Matic. He pointed out that the club operates with limited means, but that the players give themselves all the time and work hard. He stressed that the nine points achieved so far were the result of careful preparation work, but that it was essential to maintain this dynamic in order to ensure the sustainability of the results. He pointed out that the season is still long and that we must continue to surpass each other.

On the other hand, information from O Globo reveals that Lucas Perri, the former goaltender of Olympique Lyonnais, has started legal proceedings against his former club. Perri, who later joined Leeds United, accused Botafogo of failing to comply with his contractual obligations and labour rights between 2024 and August 2025. Despite attempts at amicable resolution, the dispute has not been resolved, and Perri claims more than 440,000 euros from the club run by John Textor. This news follows the announcement of his transfer to Leeds United and highlights ongoing tensions between the goalkeeper and his former team.