Following his recent departure from the world of professional football, Maxime Gonalons, an iconic figure of Olympique Lyonnais, has demonstrated his continued commitment to the club and the discipline. The old midfielder, having joined the Lyon training centre from the year of the new millennium and having subsequently evolved to AS Roma, chose to join the fans to attend the quarter-final return meeting of Ligue Europa between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais, on the field of Old Trafford.

The former captain of the Gones was observed in the streets of Manchester, where he took the time to exchange and share special moments with the supporters present, thus demonstrating his affection for the club and his connection with his community. This presence also reflects the hope generated by Lyon’s hopes, following the tie-down that was just reached during the game-going, last Thursday, at the Groupama Stadium, a result analyzed as a carrier of opportunities.

Maxime Gonalons’ presence in Manchester, which is widely relayed on social networks, illustrates his ongoing commitment to Olympique Lyonnais and underlines the importance of the support of former players in the team’s atmosphere and motivation, particularly in a crucial European competition such as the Europa League.