Bertrand Traore is taking time out to reflect on his next career move as interest in his services pick up heat.
Olympique Lyon have a tough task on their hands. Just like every transfer window, top players are linked with moves away from Groupama Stadium. While Barcelona are keeping tabs on Memphis Depay, Bertrand Traore has also conjured interest.
The former Chelsea forward was on the fringes of first-team football last season. He made 37 appearances but most of them came from the bench.
Traore is considering his future with Lyon and is evaluating offers that have come his way. The Burkina Faso international admitted to having his head turned away but believes there is a long time between now and a possible change of destination.
“Precisely, that’s why I came to Burkina Faso. It’s to change my mind a bit, to clear my head a bit. Since the start of the season, we’ve only been talking about that,” Goal quoted Traore.
“It is said that Bertrand wants to leave. They say that Lyon no longer wants to keep Bertrand, that Bertrand is unwanted in Lyon… But the most important thing for me is to stay focused on what I’m doing. It is true that there are interests.”
“Whereas when there is interest you cannot decide to join a club like that. There are procedures. There is a whole staff behind. You have to study the interests, see how you feel.”
“I still have two years of contract. You also have to respect your employer. I’m a professional and will stay professional no matter what. That’s what I do, if I have to make a decision.”
Lyon too are in a dilemma. With Depay leaving, Traore is one of the players who they need to stand up and get counted. However, they will let him leave if the right offer comes in.
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