Lyon midfielder Malouda reveals exit plans
Lyon and France star Florent Malouda has expressed a desire to
leave the club after revealing that clubs in England and Italy are
tracking him.
After a great World Cup with France, Malouda has claimed that he is
after a new challenge after collecting his fourth league-winner's
medal in Ligue 1.
The 26 year old told French newspaper Le Progres: 'I am going to
make it very clear, I really want to try a fresh challenge.
'Big clubs abroad, both English and Italian, have made known their
interest in me and are preparing to enter negotiations with
OL.
'Last summer, after the World Cup, I was already being tracked, but
they weren't the same clubs (as they are now).
'I have played the game with Lyon, I haven't asked for a departure
clause in my contract, but I am expecting a little in
return.'
The midfielder, who is a regular for Les Bleus under coach Raymond
Domenech, has four more years left on his current deal at
Lyon.
'I know I have a long contract,' he added. 'But I might not have
the same possibilities next year and OL could make a good financial
deal out of it.'
