Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face Olympique de Marseille this Sunday with a notable absence in attack, following the transfer of Georges Mikautadze to Villarreal, a decision motivated by the demands of the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG). Coach Paulo Fonseca sees this situation as temporary and hopes to strengthen his strength before Tuesday. Efforts are actively being made to fill this gap, and a promising case is being finalized.

According to information from Foot Mercato, OL is negotiating a one-season loan with RC Lens for the young Uruguayan attacker Martin Satriano. This 24-year-old player, whose contract with Lens extends until June 2029, is not included in Pierre Sage’s plans for the current season. His absence from the match against Brest, despite full summer preparation, is a testament to this situation. Lens, anxious not to take any risk after a long injury, prefers a transfer rather than a team integration.

Satriano returns from a serious injury to the cross ligaments that took him away from the grounds for several months. Although it is not intended to replace Mikautadze as a holder, it would rather be considered as a rotation player. At the same time, OL is exploring other offensive options, including Inter Milan’s Mehdi Taremi, as well as a third more advanced track, according to L’Équipe. However, with the imminent closure of the mercato and the crucial match against Marseilles, time is short to conclude this agreement.