Lyon Want Tiago Back On Loan – Report
Juventus midfielder Tiago Mendes could re-join Lyon on loan until the end of the season, according to L’Equipe.
The 26-year-old signed for the Bianconeri in the summer from the French champions for €14m, however he has struggled to adapt to the Italian game.
Having made just nine appearances, three of these starts, there has been strong speculation that Juve will look to sell the Portuguese midfielder.
L’Equipe claims that Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas will look to take advantage of the situation by presenting a six-month loan offer for the player.
Tiago had two successful years at the Stade Gerland after joining from Chelsea in 2005, making 56 appearances and winning successive French championships.
However if Juve are to offload Tiago in January, they are believed to prefer to sell the player outright, and there has reportedly been a €13m enquiry from Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bianconeri are expected to unveil the signing of Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko from Liverpool in the next few days, and with Parma starlet Luca Cigarini also reportedly on his way to Turin, this could open the door for an exit for both Tiago and the hugely disappointing Sergio Almiron.
Gianni Wilson
goal.com