Faced with the player’s refusal, Olympique Lyonnais abandoned the idea of attracting goalkeeper André Onana (25 years old, 26 games in all competitions for the 2020-2021 season) on this summer transfer window (see yesterday’s news at 10:41 p.m.). Linked to Ajax Amsterdam until June 2022, the Cameroonian goalkeeper therefore has an ever-uncertain future. One thing is certain, the Lancers would love to keep him anyway.
“It’s difficult. We would like to continue with André, but he would like to leave. He is still suspended for a few months (until November, editor’s note). Marc Overmars has been in contact with Olympique Lyonnais, but for the moment, c ‘is calm, “Ajacid general manager Edwin van der Sar told Ziggo Sport Voetbal media.
The former Manchester United goalkeeper does not despair of offering a new contract to his last bulwark. “I’m not aware of that. I have regular contact with André, but it’s mostly friendly. We’re keeping the real details to ourselves,” van der Sar concluded. While Onana would prefer to wait until he is free in order to negotiate a large signing bonus, the leader’s mission promises to be complicated …
