Lovren sad and annoyed by the departure of Aulas

Present in front of the press for the first time since the announcement of the departure of Jean-Michel Aulas, Dejan Lovren paid a new tribute to the former boss of OL.

Dejan Lovren had already reacted to the news, in the process, by posting a message on his Twitter account to pay tribute to his now ex-president: “Thank you President Aulas for all you have done for this wonderful club. You have written history many times and this is how you will be remembered. I thank you on a personal level for giving me a help and an opportunity like few others” had notably declared the Croatian, paying himself Hatem Ben Arfa in passing.

In front of the press this Friday, the former Liverpool player was not limited to 150 characters to come back to this episode. A news that he also regretted having learned in the press: “I learned it from the newspapersexplains the central defender. These are things I don’t like to hear about in the press, but there you go.”

“I would have preferred the departure to be announced at the end of the season”

And to continue: “Often he is with us, but on Sunday he was not there. But I didn’t think of leaving. Personally, I’m sad. He is a president and a man who has helped me a lot, who has brought a lot to the club during these 36 years. The 7 titles were the best years of the club. After the match against Montpellier, the information arrived, we were a little shocked. I am touched by the departure of Aulas. There is a lot of emotion in Lyon, the president has given half his life for the club. It needs to be highlighted for that. I would have preferred that the departure be announced at the end of the season.”

The 33-year-old still came out reassured from his discussion with John Textor, the new owner: “The objective is to put the club back where it was before, it will take time. Changes are coming, that’s for sure. It is important that he can trust experienced players. I am reassured.”