Following months of uncertainty regarding the future of the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international at Lyon, the president of the club has revealed that he has no plans of selling his star player
The president of Olympique Lyonnais, Jean-Michel Aulas has stressed that Gourcuff is not for sale at any price thus putting an end to speculations linking him with a move away from Stade de Gerland.
The 25-year-old’s future was one of the hot topics in French media in past few weeks with the Frenchman being linked with several clubs in Europe.
The midfielder was being courted by the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle United and several La Liga clubs. However, Jean-Michel Aulas has declared that the club plans to hold onto the former Bordeaux player and he will not leave Lyon this
summer.
While talking to reporters, Jean-Michel Aulas stressed that Gourcuff is very much part of club’s plans and dismissed reports linking him with a move away from the Rhone.
“Yoann Gourcuff is part of the project and will not be sold or transferred this summer, it's not worth making assumptions. It should be crystal clear.”
Gourcuff endured a difficult time at Lyon following his arrival from Bordeaux in 2008. The gifted midfielder, once dubbed as the new Zinedine Zidane, failed to make a reasonable contribution to Remi Garde’s side.
String of less than convincing performances and injuries halted Gourcuff’s progress and the Frenchman was reduced to bench-role in later stages of the previous season.
The former Rennes midfielder managed to make only 40 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon in his two seasons, scoring 5 goals in the process. He also provided 7 assists for his teammates.
There are several questions regarding Yoann Gourcuff’s fitness and attitude, but Jean-Michel Aulas has faith in his player and feels that the former Rennes midfielder will deliver next season.
Aulas revealed that Gourcuff is working on his fitness with his personal trainer and will be back to his best in no time.
“Yoann had specific preparation with his own trainer, with whom I have spoken at length. This fitness trainer has assured me that Yoann is in good physical and mental health."
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