Lyon must sell its best players or it will be Ligue 2, as determined by the National Control and Management Directorate (DNCG), responsible for auditing the accounts of professional football clubs in France. This follows the club’s heavy debt which amounts to 505.1 million euros. Who are the most valuable players? And which ones weigh the most on the budget?
According to the specialized site Transfermarkt, the players with the highest prices are the attacking midfielders Rayan Cherkiwhich in September renewed until 2026, and Georges Mikautadzearrived in the summer from Metz. Both have a price of 20 million. They follow the product of the nursery, Maxence Caqueret and the wing Ernest Nuamah who are worth 18 million, while at 15 there is a trio made up of the left wing Said Benrahmafrom the central defense Moussa Niakhatéfrom the left wing Malick Fofana and from the central tip Gift Orban. All Under 30 players, in many cases also Under 25 and therefore who can bring a decent sum into the club’s coffers.
On balance, the heaviest players by salary (source Capology) are Alexandre Lacazette And Nemanja Matic which cost Lyon 6 million each (gross), continues Nicolas Tagliafico at 5.5 (including bonuses), Said Benrahma at 5, Corentin Tolisso at 4.8, Anthony Lopez to 4.2 e Ryan Cherki to 4.