Sport Local March 14, 2025

Tagliafico's Future in Lyon Uncertain Amid Robbery Incident

Nicolás Tagliafico remains focused on his football career amid recent robberies at his home in Lyon. Fans rally for his contract renewal while he aims to compete in the 2026 World Cup.


Tagliafico's Future in Lyon Uncertain Amid Robbery Incident

The Argentine footballer Nicolás Tagliafico has recently been in the spotlight. During a match, Tagliafico found himself home alone when two unknown individuals entered and attempted to rob him. Fortunately, nothing serious happened on that occasion, according to the player.

Despite this incident, Tagliafico has expressed his desire to remain in the elite of European football, hoping to compete and arrive in top condition for the 2026 World Cup. Amid rumors about his future, fans of Olympique Lyon in France showed their support for the Argentine defender during a match against Steaua Bucharest in the Europa League.

The followers of the French club displayed a flag demanding that Tagliafico's contract be extended, as his current deal is about to expire. Despite the fans' request, the 32-year-old player has yet to renew with his team or sign with another institution, keeping his sporting future in suspense.

Before the match in which Lyon defeated the Romanian team 4-0, advancing to the quarter-finals of the competition with an aggregate score of 7-1, the frustration of the French supporters was evident due to the uncertainty surrounding Tagliafico's continuity at the club. Amid these speculations, the player's wife, Carolina Calvagni, revealed a difficult moment the couple experienced while they were in France.