Ainsley Maitland-Niles posts emotional Lyon farewell after Everton deadline day move | OneFootball

Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 29, marked his deadline day move to Everton on Tuesday with an emotional farewell to Lyon. He shared his affection for the city he grew to love.

In an Instagram video on Wednesday, the player said saying goodbye was never easy, and that Lyon had become central to his life. He added it was more than a new step in his career, it had become part of his story.

He arrived in 2023, discovering the city, Ligue 1 and France. Over three seasons with OL he made 119 appearances, scoring six goals and supplying 16 assists.

He is starting a new chapter but will not forget the people he met, the emotions shared and the memories created. Lyon will always be special and will hold a place in his heart.

He signed off by thanking the club and its supporters, writing, "Vive les Gones".

Source: L'Équipe

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