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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bruno Genesio could leave Lille
It has been a season of highs and lows at Lille OSC. There were the results in the UEFA Champions League 'League Phase', notably the win against Real Madrid, that was a particular high point. However, there were lows too, such as the defeat to Borussia Dortmund, which saw them exit from the competition. It is also a season that ends without qualification for next season's Champions League. Despite a win on the final day of the season, OGC Nice's victory over Stade Brestois means that LOSC only finished fifth. They will therefore play in the Europa League next season. Advertisement Whether Bruno Genesio will be on the sidelines is another question entirely, with L'Équipe casting doubt over his future. The former Stade Rennais manager arrived last summer, replacing Paulo Fonseca. L'Équipe understands that he doesn't have an 'ideal' professional relationship with president Olivier Létang. There is also frustration about the transfer window dealings and the management of contract situations. Chuba Akpom was the only arrival in January, whilst Jonathan David, Angel Gomes, Rémy Cabella, and Samuel Umtiti will all leave on free transfers. Unconsulted in the recruitment process, Genesio could exit Lille before the start of the next campaign. In order to remain, there needs to a clarification of the internal workings of the club. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
New York Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Canada's Jonathan David announces Lille departure
Canada international Jonathan David has announced he will leave Lille when his contract expires in June. The 25-year-old departs Lille after five years, in which time he has made 231 appearances, scored 109 goals and provided 30 assists, in addition to winning the 2020-21 Ligue 1 title. He confirmed his departure in a video posted on social media, and will now become a free agent in the summer. Advertisement David said: 'I've had five wonderful seasons here. It has not always been easy, but I hope that with my goals and my celebrations, I've managed to bring you some joy. 'Notably, the French Championship (2020-21) and the French Super Cup (2021). I think that with these two trophies together, we have brought a lot of pleasure and joy. 'I would like to thank all my teammates, all the coaches, staff, technical teams, medical teams and managers. Everyone I have met during my time at the club, thank you from the bottom of my heart.' Thank you for 5 amazing years Jonathan David ❤️🥺 — Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) May 14, 2025 The Athletic reported in April that David's representatives had held talks with West Ham United's hierarchy. The Premier League club hold a longstanding interest in the forward, which dates back to January 2021. David also held talks with Chelsea in the summer of 2024. His Lille exit had been anticipated, with Lille president Olivier Letang giving his public blessing to a move the previous summer. David moved from Canada to Belgium in 2018 and joined Gent's academy, scoring 37 goals and provide 15 assists in 83 games for their senior side. The Canada international's form in Belgium prompted Lille to sign the then-20-year-old forward in the summer of 2020. After joining the French side, David established himself as one of Ligue 1's most reliable goal scorers. He helped Lille win the Ligue 1 title in 2021, scoring 19 goals in 48 games to end Paris Saint-Germain's run of three successive league titles. Lille also beat PSG 1-0 to win the French Super Cup in August 2021. Lille are fifth in Ligue 1 and will end their campaign against Reims at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday.
