Once announced at AS Monaco, Georges Mikautadze, despite everything, has signed with Olympique Lyonnais, who announced his arrival on their online page. The striker has signed a contract until 2028 with Les Gones, where he had trained.
Lyon and Metz have agreed on an amount of 18. 5 million euros to which various bonuses can be added up to a maximum of 4. 5 million euros. In addition, the Lorenas will obtain 1 million euros and 15% of the capital gain of a possible long-term transfer. .
For the Georgian international, who recently participated in Euro 2024, where he scored three goals, it is a return to his roots. Born in Lyon, not at the OL stadium, Mikautadze played there until he was 15 before leaving for Saint-Priest. , then FC Metz. In 64 games with the Lorraine club he scored 38 goals and provided thirteen assists.
His time at Metz was interspersed with a two-season stint at RFC Seraing, from 2020 to 2022 (57 games, 36 goals and four assists) and at Ajax for six months last season (9 games).