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Fourth choice of Rudi Garcia in central defense, Djamel Benlamri (30 years old, 2 appearances in L1 this season) must be satisfied with an extremely reduced playing time since his arrival at Olympique Lyonnais last summer. Recently, the Algerian international admitted his frustration (see here), which fueled a departure rumor about him with in particular supposed contacts with the Saudi club of Al Ahli who would prepare an offer of 4 million euros.
But the agent of the winner of CAN 2019 totally denied this information, indicates the specialized site Olympique et Lyonnais. Not the type to give up, the Fennec, arrived short of pace and author of an excellent debut on November 1 against Lille (1-1) in Ligue 1, remains convinced that he will end up having his chance.
