Mercatos follow each other and look alike for Jordan Veretout. A year ago, the Frenchman was sent to the loft by Olympique de Marseille and was waiting to find a fall point. A situation that he had not necessarily lived well. “It is sure that it turns upside down, we cannot say the opposite. It was a weird period, we were not in normality. But we just had to go to the field. Pancho (Abardonado, temporary coach, Editor's note) reminded us that we were wearing the OM jersey and that we had to give everything. ” Despite this test, the native of Ancenis hung on, especially since he knew that his ordeal would not last forever.
Courted in the Gulf but also by Stade Rennais, he had finally chosen Olympique Lyonnais. The Gones had announced its signature through an official press release. “Olympique Lyonnais announces the arrival of Jordan Veretout, French international midfielder, as a joker for a contract lasting 2 years, until June 30, 2026. The amount of the transfer amounts to 4M €, with bonus of up to € 3M as well as a capital gain of 25% in the event of a future transfer.” The midfielder had to bring his experience and qualities to the residents of the Groupama Stadium, eager to bring new blood in the midfield after notably the departure from Orel Mangala to Everton.
Veretout on departure
International tricolor, Veretout also had the advantage of knowingly knowing Ligue 1, he who notably worn the colors of FC Nantes, AS Saint-Etienne and OM therefore. Between Rhône and Saône, the 32 -year -old footballer experienced ups and downs. Used 38 times all competitions, including 25 times as a holder, he scored 2 goals and delivered 1 assist. A year after his arrival, however, he found himself again concerned by the transfer market. Already winter, Lyon was not closed about a departure, the French club told us. But finally, Veretout ended the year. This summer 2025, he was among the transferable players.
This is good, since Veretout is not against changing air during this offseason. Sources close to OL told us that the plan was that it finds a new fall point before the recovery. This Tuesday, RMC Sport reveals that he is more than ever on departure since he reached an agreement with Al-Arabi in Qatar. Our colleagues mention a two -year contract. Information that we can confirm to you. But the club based in Doha, which has just lost Marco Verratti and who does not wish to spend a fortune for Veretout, must still convince OL. The Gones hope to get a good sum, they who have to manage their concerns with the DNCG. But they cannot be too greedy either because there remains a year of contract in Veretout (June 2026), which has a big salary between Rhône and Saône. Business to follow …
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