Malouda Wants Out Of Lyon 14/05/07
France star Florent Malouda has expressed a desire to leave Lyon
after claiming he is being tracked by leading clubs in England and
Italy.
The left-winger shot to prominence last summer following his strong
displays in France's World Cup campaign, which ended in defeat to
Italy in the final.
A number of big European clubs were reportedly interested in the
26-year-old after the finals in Germany, but he stayed at Les Gones
for this season and has just collected a fourth league-winner's
medal with the club.
It appears he is now ready to leave the Stade Gerland in search of
a new experience.
"I am going to make it very clear, I really want to try a fresh
challenge," said Malouda, who moved to Lyon from Guingamp in
2003.
"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."
Malouda, 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 in French newspaper Le
Progres.
"But I might not have the same possibilities next year and OL could
make a good financial deal out of it."
France left-back Eric Abidal has already outlined his determination
to leave Lyon this summer, while negotiations with goalkeeper
Gregory Coupet and captain Juninho over extensions to their
contracts are ongoing.
http://www.soccer365.com/EUROPEAN_NEWS/Rest_of_Europe/page_109_142775.shtml
u guys think he will come to us? i think doubt ribery will come,
maybe he's a good alternative?
what do you guys reckon?
