OL had to resolve to sell Georges Mikautadze this summer, a strategic decision taken to secure its economic future while retaining one of its young talents.
Olympique Lyonnais closed its transfer window by yielding Georges Mikautadze to Villarreal Cf. The operation was completed for an amount of 35 million euros, bonus included.
A departure dictated by the will of the Rhone club to generate liquidity, essential to meet the requirements of the DNCG and UEFA, but also to prepare the budget of the next season. This is confirmed by the Director General of Gones, Michael Gerlinger.
Mikautadze sold, Fofana preserved
“We had to generate cash for the coming season, generate income. Why sell Mikautadze and not (Malick) Fofana? We talked with the two players, Michèle Kang too, she wanted to have their opinion ”explained the Rhone leader to RMC.
And to continue: “Fofana explained to us why he wanted a very clear sports project. We knew at the end of the transfer window that he wanted to stay with us at least at least a year. »»
