Lyon Midfielder Jeremy Toulalan Set To Extend Contract Until 2015

Posted by admin on Thursday 3 February 2011


Lyon midfielder Jeremy Toulalan is set to extend his contract with the French club until 2015.
Lyon midfielder Jeremy Toulalan is expected to sign a contract with the French giants, keeping him at the club until 2015.

The 27-year-old confirmed to French newspaper Le Progrès that he wishes to end his career at OL, and an announcement could be made as early as this weekend.

"We will find an agreement soon," the defensive midfielder said. "It may arrive as early as this weekend, with the contract being until 2015.

"Both sides have the same desire and want the same outcome."

Toulalan's current deal is set to expire in June 2012. The French international has been the target of several English and Italian clubs including Arsenal and Inter, hoping to sign him.

Should the player sign the contract, he will be 31 when it expires.