Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar says he is not thinking about leaving the Ligue 1 side.
The 21-year-old midfielder has been hotly linked with a move away from the club in the summer. He starred in their Champions League last-16 first-leg victory over Juventus on Wednesday, creating Lucas Tousart’s winning goal.
Having previously shone at the highest level, a raft of clubs are interested in his signature, with Real Madrid, Manchester City, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain on a list that seemed to be headed by Chelsea in January.
“I’m not thinking about by future,” he told TF1 show ‘Telefoot’. “I’d rather think about the weeks to come. They will be important for Lyon and for us.
“I still have a lot to bring to the team and I’m trying not to pollute my mind by staying focused on what happens on the park.”
He was delighted with the team’s performance against Juve but has urged his cohorts to stay focused ahead of what promises to be a difficult encounter in Turin in little over a fortnight.
“No-one saw us playing a match like that but we did it,” he said. “We had belief from the start and collectively we surpassed ourselves.
“We can’t get carried away. I think that we’ve given ourselves a chance and we’re going to try to play our game and not to defend because if we do that, it could get very complicated.”
In the meantime, he is focused on Sunday’s derby encounter against Saint-Etienne, which promises to be an explosive affair, with Lyon seeking to climb out of their mid-table position and Claude Puel’s men simply fighting to stay afloat in the league.
“We have to win this match,” he said. “There’s going to be a lot at stake, even if neither side is where they should be in the league.”
Aouar has played 130 matches for Lyon’s first team, scoring 24 goals and laying on the same number of assists.
It is anticipated that when he is sold in the summer, his fee will surpass that of Tanguy Ndombele, whose £55 million ($69m) move to Tottenham last summer, was a club record.
ppballs
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man city wouldnt sell laporte
Exactly
TryNuell
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You know nothing about football
I know CFC we dont move for players just for the sake if it this guy is the most confused players av seen and that's bad
Pombckyz
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those fame assists
You know nothing about football
tihknory
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plz sign him
TryNuell
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those fame assists
Fake***
TryNuell
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He creates assists
those fame assists
Pombckyz
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you know nothing about football you need a mini Christensen becos he scores tap ins
He creates assists
Keteiosyz
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pls force and buy that guy
Jukbkorsuy
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this boy isn't bad at all
TryNuell
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We need Kai Havertz! He’s a great playmaker
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you know nothing about football you need a mini Christensen becos he scores tap ins
Pombckyz
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We need Kai Havertz! He’s a great playmaker
blackpilot
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Even he is trolling specialist [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Lasadimpuy
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bring back pasalic...
Do u buy that ?? He is just saying that so he doesn’t upset Lyon
Tueeklmry
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ok
Tukabcimrt
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bring back pasalic...
AbubakarTalib
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Come to the city of blue colour
binackmtuz
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why should Chelsea sign Zaha is he a top player to you, so Abraham is also a top player in your eyes
Zaha is the best left winger in EPL.
binackmtuz
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i don't know why Lampard want to sign him who is he. Talk about quality players like Coutihno,Zaha,Skiniar,Laporte and Oblak.
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Mark my words Tammy will score more goals if Chelsea got players like Coutihno,Zaha and Ziyech around him.
Pazabckuz
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young man please come let's so that we can be great
bluesss
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This is the bad thing about football nowadays. If a player shines in one match, he'll already be linked to a bigger club and this is killing football young talent. U need to let the player have his time and develop then after you buy him when he's already World Class, because they might buy him now and bench him. Talent killed
yes like juve who buys when the player is about to retire. lol
bluesss
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i don't know why Lampard want to sign him who is he. Talk about quality players like Coutihno,Zaha,Skiniar,Laporte and Oblak.
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just put me off by zaha on the line up. laporte will not leave city. and we need another striker who is all rounder. tammy isn't good enough to be honest.
lomckmnsy
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i don't know why Lampard want to sign him who is he. Talk about quality players like Coutihno,Zaha,Skiniar,Laporte and Oblak.
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why should Chelsea sign Zaha is he a top player to you, so Abraham is also a top player in your eyes
kingkj
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emergency they score 2 goal[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Kotilmntz
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Juve should exchange Bernard for him
D_Chelsea
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Chelsea should sign players who are determined to score goals for Chelsea and actually want to join Chelsea
ppballs
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i don't know why Lampard want to sign him who is he. Talk about quality players like Coutihno,Zaha,Skiniar,Laporte and Oblak.
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I love how unrealistic all of those “targets” were
Noycelorz
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That’s what they will say
toeabklz
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i don't know why Lampard want to sign him who is he. Talk about quality players like Coutihno,Zaha,Skiniar,Laporte and Oblak.
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man city wouldnt sell laporte
binackmtuz
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i don't know why Lampard want to sign him who is he. Talk about quality players like Coutihno,Zaha,Skiniar,Laporte and Oblak.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Dont worry, he will eventually end up at The Bridge if the club are actually seriously pursuing him. Most probably know my thoughts on him but if you don't, this guy is somewhat a generational talent and a player I'd take at the club any day of the week. Aouar would take Chelsea to a different level him and Ziyech would have us reaching at least top 3 status in the league and comfortably. Obviously we will need some more players but these 2 would boost our level.
Andy_Mac
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Aouar may not think about leaving Lyon but we Chelsea fans are certainly thinking about you. Give your best at Lyon. Hope you get more chances to excel and continue to give your best. And hopefully make your dream move in the summer. Chelsea awaits you 🙂
naodaklilu
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Aouar doesn't want to pollute his mind yet because CR7 is going to pollute him in the Champions league
KingJerryTheGreat
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This is the bad thing about football nowadays. If a player shines in one match, he'll already be linked to a bigger club and this is killing football young talent. U need to let the player have his time and develop then after you buy him when he's already World Class, because they might buy him now and bench him. Talent killed