January 25th 2024.
Alexandre Lacazette and Dejan Lovren are about to welcome a new teammate to Lyon in the form of Nemanja Matic, a former Manchester United and Chelsea player. Matic is set to join the French club in the upcoming January transfer window, as Lyon finds itself in a tough battle to avoid relegation from Ligue 1. The veteran midfielder will join forces with Lacazette and Lovren, both of whom have also previously played in the Premier League, as they try to save their team from slipping further down the league table.
Lyon is known as one of the biggest and most successful clubs in France, but this season has been a nightmare for them. Currently sitting at 16th place in the top-flight, Lyon is facing the possibility of a relegation playoff if they finish the season in that spot. And if things go even worse, they may be automatically demoted to Ligue 2. To avoid this disastrous outcome, Lyon has reportedly reached an agreement with both Matic and his current club, Stade Rennes, for the midfielder's transfer to Lyon.
Matic's move to Lyon will mark his return to the French league, where he previously played for Roma under the guidance of Jose Mourinho. The 35-year-old has spent the majority of his career in England, with notable spells at Manchester United and Chelsea. He has made 189 appearances for United and 154 for Chelsea, making him a well-known and experienced player in the Premier League.
Lacazette, who is 32 years old, joined Lyon two years ago after his five-year stint with Arsenal. Lovren, on the other hand, spent six seasons with Liverpool before making the move to Lyon last year. The trio of Lacazette, Lovren, and Matic will now have the task of helping Lyon turn their struggling season around and avoid relegation. They will surely bring a wealth of experience and talent to the team, and their fans will be eagerly anticipating their debut on the pitch together.
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