Olympique Lyonnais won the bet on Georges Mikautadze. Transferred for the first time to Metz at the beginning of the summer after a failure at Ajax Amsterdam, the Georgian striker, one of the revelations of Euro 2024 (three goals and an assist in four games), was announced in Monaco after FC Metz, who had long hoped to be able to recover between 25 and 30 million euros with the operation, will accept a final offer from the Principality club of about 20 million euros.
But in the process, the 23-year-old striker refused a move to Monaco and agreed to sign for Olympique Lyonnais, the club where he spent much of his education between 2008 and 2015, and OL then found not unusual ground with Los Garnets will pay around 18 million euros in bonus to bring him. A massive turnaround that has just been made official through the Rhône club on its social networks.
“Olympique Lyonnais is proud to announce the return of Georges Mikautadze to his favorite club. The Georgian foreign striker signed a four-year contract that ties him to OL until June 30, 2028. This transfer, signed with FC Metz, amounts to 18. 5 million euros, to which are added supplements worth a maximum of 4. 5 million euros, as well as an incentive in a possible long-term move up to, where appropriate, 1 million euros and 15% on the capital gain that would be generated. The Georgian foreigner, who is enjoying a few days of vacation after his outstanding European Championship, will join his teammates when he returns from pre-season in Austria from July 27,” Olympique Lyonnais said in its statement.
While Mikautadze will arrive after the level in Austria to register in the group, Pierre Sage will be able to count on a magnificent forward from the French Championship, with a good half season (12 goals and 3 assists in 19 Ligue 1 games). ) for his return to FC Metz, after a failure at Ajax Amsterdam. He will also arrive for competitor Alexandre Lacazette, who rejected Saudi Arabia and will miss the start of the season due to his participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A big blow for OL.