„Lyon“ captain Max Gonalons believes that if his team can retain their top talents, they will return to the elite of French football in the next two or three years.
The club won seven consecutive „Ligue 1“ titles from 2001 to 2008, but then lost their power and dominance to big-spending „Paris Saint-Germain“.
After their last cup victory, the best finish for „Lyon“ in the national championship was a second place in the 2009-10 season. The champions that time were the players from „Marseille“.
Currently led by Maxime Gonalons and Alexandre Lacazette, the team is ahead of PSG and is just a step away from the leaders in the table from Marseille.
“Young players still have a lot to learn; the world of professional football is not easy both on and off the pitch“, - said the 25-year-old captain to BeIN Sports.
„There are many things we should pay attention to. I have always said that if the club manages to keep all the young players, I believe that after two or three years we will have a really powerful team, as we already have excellent players and people.“
„In the beginning of 2016, a new stadium will open its doors. When you look at the team's ambitions, you want to stay.“
„This is the real club culture: all the coaches - former „Lyon“ players“, with great skills and a winning mentality.“
Gonalons also said that victories are important to the team, especially to their president. According to the Frenchman, when faced with his attitude, it is simply mandatory to give everything.
