Aulas wishes to extend Caqueret, “the emblem of triumphant youth”, as well as Cherki

“There is a photo where we see Rayan Cherki, Maxence Caqueret, Castello Lukeba, Malo Gusto and Sinaly Diomande together. It’s a 200 million euro picture. This is one of our possibilities for repaying state-guaranteed loans, but it is not the one we are going to activate. Jean-Michel Aulas likes to scare Lyon supporters, who are very attached to young players trained at the club. This Wednesday, 20 minutes took advantage of the presentation of OL Groupe’s 2021-2022 half-year results to question the Lyon president about the future of Maxence Caqueret.

Once again radiant, Saturday against OGC Nice (2-0), the 22-year-old midfielder will be out of contract in June 2023. On Canal +, he recently confided “not being 100% sure of being still from Lyon next season”. What exactly is it, since we know that it is not often a good sign to see a player approaching his last year of contract without an extension being about to be completed?

“He’s a smart boy, surrounded by smart agents”

Is Jean-Michel Aulas ready to do anything to keep his so promising number 25? “At any price, of course not, replies the person concerned. On the other hand, we absolutely want him to stay, and I have already told him. I make it a point of honor. Maxence is the emblem of the triumphant youth of the academy. So we will obviously make sure to see him again very soon. I think deep down he wants to stay. »

He continues, with a very clear projection in mind: “Seeing a Maxence Caqueret, from the academy, with all his human and footballing qualities, becoming the leader and captain of Olympique Lyonnais, it is really significant for us. . He’s a smart boy, surrounded by smart agents and we’re in the midst of negotiations. »

“All the ingredients are there for Rayan and OL”

According to JMA, it looks pretty good for the rest of this adventure between the international hopefuls and his training club. The Lyon boss was also questioned about the fate of Rayan Cherki (18), more irregular and seriously injured in the right foot until May. He too will be out of contract in June 2023.

“I am in favor of discussing an extension with Rayan and his entourage, with whom we have good relations, indicates Jean-Michel Aulas. Again, it won’t be at all costs. But he deserves to extend, he is a child of the academy. The coach wants him to progress on a certain number of points. In addition, sometimes, when you have such a long injury, it allows you to mature. So all the ingredients are in place for Rayan and OL to take advantage of this unfortunate injury to prolong the adventure. After all, it’s still far too early to consider making 200 plates of all these “emblems” of the “tremendous academy”, isn’t it?