After the arrivals of Butez, Assane Diao and Fresneda, the How he continued his glut of hits in the winter transfer market by also taking Maxence Caqueret. For the beauty of 17 million euros, Cesc Fabregas managed to secure a real gem made in Lyon, from his first kicks made in the French club’s youth team to his gradual rise to the first team. Without ever leaving her again, before signing for four and a half years with the lariani.
From the beginning
The 24-year-old French midfielder joined OL’s academy in 2011. Caqueret completed all the necessary steps in the evolutionary process of his growth, until making his debut in the first team six years ago. Debut among professionals who immediately attracted attention for the dynamism and brilliance shown in the middle of the pitch, with some periods of uncertainty along the way. But he undoubtedly caught the eye last season (2023-24), consisting of 3,551 minutes between Ligue 1 and the French Cup, complete with 2 goals and 3 assists overall. A homemade gem.
What happened
A necessary observation in the face of today’s situation. Because in a long history that has always been marked by Lyon, with some successes here and there, the born in 2000 from Vénissieux experienced a hasty ending. The OL gave the green light to the transfer elsewhere, albeit with a heavy heart, due to John Textor’s economic and financial restrictions. But the 24-year-old himself was already considering saying goodbye.
A new beginning
Having ended up on the bench this season behind the untouchable trio Veretout-Tolisso-Matic (the latter was in talks these days with Fabregas and Como), Caqueret found himself forced to close an important chapter in his life lyonnais to find space and minutes again. Thus the midfielder of the French Under 21 national team made his move to Italy official just yesterday. And now he will have to try to settle in as soon as possible not only in the new country, but also in a very physical and fierce Serie A, with Como aiming for something more than salvation.
The official press release
“Como 1907 is pleased to announce the signing of Maxence Caqueret from Olympique Lyon. The 24-year-old French midfielder, a product of Lyon’s esteemed youth sector, joins on a four-and-a-half-year contract, committing his future to the Como club until June 2029. Caqueret made his first-team debut in 2019 and earned a prominent role at the European Championships Under-19. Since then he has made over 147 appearances in Ligue 1.”