
It’s not necessarily the flashy name of the Lyon transfer window, but Clinton Mata brings his seriousness, his experience and his quality to the field. A very nice recruit signed Matthieu Louis-Jean.
It’s a mixed transfer window thatOL carried out this summer. After two first quick recruits, everything was put on hold due to the DNCG’s decision to restrict Lyon’s finances on this point. As a result, Lyon ended up recovering a few players in August, but not at all those who were hoped for, and without doing anything crazy apart from Ernest Nuamah and his signing via Molenbeek. New head of recruitment, Matthieu Louis-Jean had time to carry out some initial operations, notably recovering Clinton Mata without any transfer compensation. The Belgian defender of Angolan origin had just spent five years at Club Bruges, and therefore joined OL this summer. Last weekend, the full-back courted by the Red Devils before he chose to represent Angola at international level, helped out in the center without batting an eyelid, and with a very convincing overall performance. No wonder those who have been around him since the start of the season, and who have seen the arrival of a great professional ready to give everything for the jersey. So, at a time when OL are changing coaches and have only just returned to a match with defensive solidity, Clinton Mata assures us that the path taken is the right one.
Solid behind and efficient up front, OL’s dream
« I had already played in the center but at 3. At 4, there are just a few modifications to make. I tried to do my best for the team. It was important to rework the defensive basics before being able to move forward. It’s important to defend well, not to concede a goal. We have a lot of quality offensive players, efficiency will come… », Confided to Progrès a Clinton Mata who had promised upon his arrival to help his teammates to progress and to have a winning mentality. Both through his performances and his attitude, the Belgian in any case keeps his promise and OL can congratulate themselves on this great find for zero euros this summer.