Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri is a transfer target for Lyon as they look to boost their squad after losing Memphis Depay to Barcelona this summer.
The Swiss midfielder’s valuation is low, but Liverpool values Shaqiri significantly higher than Lyon’s offer. Shaqiri has one year left on his current deal at Anfield; unfortunately, Liverpool does have the option of extending it by a further season.
He was one of Switzerland’s standout players during Euro 2020 when they reached the quarter-finals before losing out to Spain in a tense penalty shootout. Shaqiri joined Liverpool from Stoke City in July 2018 when they activated a £13.5m release clause in his contract.
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What plans does Lyon have for Xherdan Shaqiri?
Lyon is looking to boost a squad that has already suffered several vital departures this summer, including the significant loss of Memphis Depay on a free transfer to Barcelona; defender Joachim Andersen also became a permanent departure from their ranks, joining Crystal Palace after spending last season on loan in the Premier League with Fulham.
Xherdan Shaqiri?
Shaqiri is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Liverpool and the Switzerland National Team. Shaqiri began his career at FC Basel, winning honors including three Swiss Super League titles, before moving to Bayern Munich. He earned nine domestic and continental honors despite his sparse appearance.
In January 2015, he moved to Inter Milan for a fee of €15 million. Then, seven months later, Stoke City for a club record of £12 million. When Stoke’s relegation from the Premier League in 201 8 was done, Shaqiri was transferred to Liverpool for a reported £13.5 million fee before the following season. He was part of the UEFA Champions League-winning squad in his first season, also won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020; Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years.
Shaqiri’s Achievements
Shaqiri has 96 caps and has scored 26 goals for Switzerland since his international debut in 2010. He is the country’s seventh-highest goalscorer and has represented the country at 2010, 2014, 2018 FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 2016, and UEFA Euro 2020 competitions.
