Olympique Lyonnais Has Terminated the Contract of Nemanja Matic with immediate effect on Thursday. The Serbian Midfielder Came Under Fire Three Months ago for Covering A Rainbow Flag On The Shirt.
All Players in Ligue 1 WEE A Shirt With A Special Logo On May 17, On The International Day Against Homophobia. The Rainbow Flag was visible on the sleeve.
Matic had covered this flag with a piece of tape. Ligue 1 Organizer LFP Did Not Appreciate this and suspended the Former Vitesse Player for Two Matches. The Same Happened to Le Havre Player Ahmed Hassan.
Olympique Lyonnais is now immediately parting ways with Matic, who still had a one-year contract and was one of the highest-paid players. The French Club, which HAS Financial Problems, does not link the action with the rainbow flag in the press release.
“We sincerely because to thank nemanja for his commitment and professionalism duration his time at the club and wish him all the best for the further course of his career,” reports Olympique Lyonnais.
The 37-Year-Old Matic Has Played for Lyon Since the Summer Of 2024. In The Past, HE Played for European Top Clubs Such As Chelsea, Benfica, Manchester United and AS Roma. In the 2010/2011 Season, The Serbian Played on Loan at Vitesse.