The France international has been given permission to make a move away from the Ligue 1 club
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed star captain Nabil Fekir can leave the Ligue 1 club.
Fekir – who was poised to join Liverpool ahead of the 2018-19 season before negotiations broke down amid reported concerns about his knee – has been linked with a move away from Lyon.
Premier League giants and Champions League finalists Liverpool are reportedly set to reignite their interest in France international midfielder Fekir.
"Effectively, Nabil is outside [of the two departures expected], because we have an understanding that he can go," Aulas said following Friday's 3-2 win over Nimes.
"Thanks Nabil for bringing what he brought, we have an understanding to let him go."
Fekir has made 192 appearances for the club, scoring 69 goals in all competitions during his time with Lyon.
In that time, he's become the teams captain while earning 21 caps for France.
It is expected to be a busy off-season for third-placed Lyon, with Tanguy Ndombele, Ferland Mendy, Moussa Dembele and Memphis Depay all attracting interest.
Aulas added: "We will work on making signings. We are going to try to lose as few players as possible. We are also going to strengthen.
"We are quickly going to have it out with [new sporting director] Juninho and [head coach] Sylvinho."
Labarber
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I hope Fekir has a long and healthy career without issue, just didn’t end up with us and that’s how it goes sometimes.
emphasi
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who do you think will try to buy him? Liverpool were in for him last season and will be in for him this season. Their midfield is unarguably their worst position on the pitch Nah. We pulled out from the Fekir transfer due to his busted knee (which will inevitably blow again).