His role in Lyon as the boss of the sports sector
“I was a little naive at the start, I got too excited.
I reflected on my role and my mode of operation.
I chose not to talk too much afterwards, but when I agree to communicate, I won't tell everything, but I want to get as close as possible to the truth.
Compared to the clubs, to the supporters, this is normal in my eyes.
Today, I feel at home and we get along very well with Rudi (Garcia).
We want to qualify for the Champions League, the goal is clear.
Today, I get along very well with all the players, in a different role from the staff.
We don't want to let indiscipline (set in), it's a long-term job. "
“Memphis is in a strong position. If a proposal arrives, we will have to think about it. You can also keep him for a year as a captain and lose him for free next year. The president is capable of making the effort to extend, but I feel that it will be difficult ”
Depay announced in Barcelona
“We received no official proposal from Barça.
Before his serious injury, President Aulas had made him an offer to extend his contract, but he wanted to take time.
You know football… When a 26-year-old player has only one year of contract and Barça follows you, Memphis is in a strong position.
If a proposal arrives, we will have to think about it.
You can also keep him for a year as a captain and lose him for free next year.
The president is able to make the effort to extend, but I feel it will be difficult.
Memphis didn't ask us for anything before he left with the selection.
He told me that he had not received a call from Barça. "
The very courted Aouar and Dembélé duo
“We received calls for Aouar and Dembélé but no concrete offer.
We risk losing them, but we will not lose all three at the same time.
I don't think that will happen.
But if these are strong proposals, we will replace them.
Houssem (Aouar) is greatly appreciated by Arteta, but nothing is done.
We were offered Guendouzi, but it is not a profile that we are looking for.
If Arsenal offers us Aubameyang, we will discuss (laughs).
I don't know if Houssem wants to go to PSG.
Guardiola also appreciates him at Manchester City.
These are two teams that make all players dream.
Moussa (Dembélé) is young, has a lot of room for improvement.
He dreams of the Blues, for me, it's interesting that he stays with us and progresses.
We also have advanced files behind (if the trio leaves OL).
The group consists of 28 players, that's too many.
Some will not be replaced. ”
“(A return from Samuel Umtiti to Lyon) It is not our level of contract.
In January, I called Lacazette to chat with him as he was in trouble at Arsenal.
Why not get a loan and have six months fun with us… Today, we can't pay Umtiti's salary, we have to tell the supporters.
Afterwards, if the player wants a project, lower his salary and a longer contract, we can discuss "
A return of Samuel Umtiti to OL
“It's not our level of contract.
In January, I called Lacazette to chat with him as he was in trouble at Arsenal.
Why not get a loan and have six months fun with us… Today, we can't pay Umtiti's salary, we have to tell the supporters.
Afterwards, if the player wants a project, lower his salary and a longer contract, we can discuss. "
The Thiago Silva track
“I dreamed and tried to join him several times, but I quickly realized that it was impossible.
He is still one of the best players in the world at his post.
I told President Aulas about him for a two-year contract, but it was not possible.
We tried because it would have done us good. ”
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