Nicolas Tagliafico’s dreams of a move to Barcelona were shattered last winter by Ajax’s decision not to sell him. The Argentine hoped that this summer the negotiations could be continued and the work completed, however, the Catalans did not show the same persistence. In the meantime, Olympique Lyon got involved and, according to news from France, got the green light from the Amsterdamers to hire the experienced left back.L’Equipe writes that the clubs have agreed on the compensation of 4 million euros and that it is now up to the 29-year-old Argentine whether he will accept the invitation from the east of France.##NAJAVA_MECA_6493675##Brighton also showed interest in Tagliafico, who could reportedly spend more money on the salary than Lyon, but the Argentine is hoping for an invitation from a club that will play in an international competition. Lyon finished last season in eighth place in Ligue 1, so they will skip European matches for the next year at least.The question is how long the French will wait for an answer, as Peter Bosch wants to start preparations with the players who will be his main men – both on and off the pitch.🚨 Lyon have reached an agreement with Ajax for the €4m transfer of Nicolás Tagliafico. The left-back is yet to give an answer to the French club though as he waits for other offers.(Source: L’Equipe) pic.twitter.com/8r1pjmgSZb— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 7, 2022 Lyon have already completed three transfers this summer, as Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso returned to the club as free agents, and the talented Joan Lepennan (19) was brought from the second division Caen for 4.25 million euros They also wanted Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord, but he chose Manchester United, and if Tagliafico does not accept the invitation, Benfica’s Alejandro Grimaldo, Villarreal’s Pervis Estupinyan and Rennes’ Adrien Trufer are also mentioned as options for the left back.
