The veteran defender from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 is set to secure a move to Turkish champions Galatasaray after spending after spending almost 8 years between the Rhone and Saone
According to many fans, there is a good feeling that prevails in the capital of Gaul. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cris-c9486, it seems to be totally different,
There was a time when the centre back used to be an integral part of the squad. However, the status quo has changed and now, the defender has been deemed surplus to requirements at Stade de Gerland. At the age of 35, Cris is no longer a player Remi Garde
wants his young team to be built around.
However, Cris never gave up hope and was willing to keep on doing well for his beloved Lyon.
“Ah me? For now, I’m very focused on my work, that’s all that matters. There is nothing concrete for me. Tonight, against Rennais, I’m happy with my game, it went well,” said the player following the club’s win over Stade Rennais earlier in the Championnat.
Throughout the summer, the player was linked with a move away from the Rhone club. Les Gones president, Jean-Michel Aulas also tried his best to create circumstances that would force Cris to take his leave. And, it appears that pointing his fingers at the
veteran has done its trick.
Reports claim that Cris is on the verge of securing a move to Turkish Super Lig side, Galatasaray, which could well be the Brazilian’s last professional club.
Turkish news agency, Milliyet claims that Cris is poised to sign a one-year contract plus an option of another year with the Istanbul giants. Initially interested in the services of Simon Kjaer, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kolo-c21278 Toure and Christian Chivu, Avrupa Fatihi chose to go
for Cris.
Reports claim that Lyon will get around 1.5 million euros for Cris which is something good for a club that would never say no to an extra penny, especially if it costs them a player who is rapidly reaching the final stages of his playing career.
Furthermore, Cris will be on a good monthly salary which means that all concerned parties are getting what they want.
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