Pavel Sulc expected to leave Lyon in January
Ligue 1 · Transfer news
Pavel Sulc, 25, is expected to leave Olympique Lyonnais during the January transfer window, according to L’Equipe, as the club faces further pressure to raise funds.
Lyon have reduced costs in recent months, but the financial consequences of the John Textor era continue to be felt. Further savings and player sales are needed to fulfil commitments made to French football’s financial watchdog, the DNCG.
Manager Paulo Fonseca’s departure for Sporting CP earlier this month helped ease that pressure. Sporting paid €5m to secure the Portuguese coach’s services, while Lyon also removed his considerable salary from their wage bill — reportedly around €400,000 per month.
The alternative would carry risks: Lyon would have to rely on a deep run in the UEFA Europa League or securing another qualification for European football next season.
Sulc is among those expected to be sold. The Czechia international was heavily linked with a departure in the summer and has since revealed that he turned down advances from Wrexham.
Ernest Nuamah could also leave Lyon during the winter window as the club looks to meet its financial commitments.
