Thomas Lemar, currently in difficulty at Atlético Madrid, could leave the club without transfer allowance this summer, offering an opportunity for Olympique Lyonnais to recruit him. The French midfielder, recruited for a considerable amount of money in 2018, has not managed to impose himself lastingly despite his qualities. After six seasons, he scored a limited number of goals and assists, with a recent season particularly discreet. Several clubs show interest in his profile, and Atlético Madrid would be willing to let him go for free to alleviate his finances, a situation that could suit OL, anxious to control his budget.

At the same time, Olympique Lyonnais confirmed his second summer rookie with the arrival of 24-year-old Dutch player Ruben Kluivert. After having completed his medical examination, the young man should formalize his arrival with OL soon. This signature is part of the club’s preparation for the new season, which includes a series of friendly games. The last of these meetings will take place at the Pierre-Rojon Stadium, a place full of history for Lyon fans, and opposes OL to a foreign team, as it has become a tradition since 2017.

Before going to Bourgoin-Jallieu, OL planned intensive preparation with three high-level friendly games. The next match, against Hamburg SV, will take place in Hamburg. The club will then face Majorca in Austria, then Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. This heavy program will allow players to take from the game before the start of the championship season, with their first game against RC Lens on August 16. These preparations reflect OL’s ambition to succeed this new season.

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