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Olympique Lyonnais’ start to the season has been quite complicated. Swept away by Rennes (3-0) and then AS Monaco (2-0), the Rhone club has missed its return to Ligue 1 and is already in a disappointing 17th place. Among the main grievances that have been found against Pierre Sage’s team, the composition of the midfield is particularly singled out.
With an aging Nemanja Matic, Maxence Caqueret less effective in the final third, Corentin Tolisso losing momentum or Orel Mangala who has disappointed since his arrival, an additional contribution would be welcome in this team. Thus, the Gones have activated several leads and one of them led to the American midfielder Tanner Tessmann.
The American Dream Tanner Tessmann
Arriving in the summer of 2021 in Venice from FC Dallas, the best football academy in the United States, Tanner Tessmann has slowly adapted to Italian football. Playing 99 matches (10 goals and 5 assists) with the transalpine club, the Birmingham, Alabama native clearly participated in Venice’s rise to Serie A last season.
American international (2 caps), Tanner Tessmann arrives at Olympique Lyonnais for a check of around 6 million euros.Olympique Lyonnais announces the arrival of American midfielder Tanner Tessmann, from Venezia FC, for 5 seasons, until June 30, 2029. The transfer amount is €6 million to which may be added an additional 10% interest on any future capital gains.“, we can read in a press release.
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