# Georges Mikautadze to sign for Lyon after move to Monaco collapses

URL: https://technosports.co.in/georges-mikautadze-to-sign-for-lyon/  
Published: 2024-07-16  
Updated: 2024-07-16  
Author: Arsh Das

Georges Mikautadze is set to join Lyon after a dramatic transfer saga, as per renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The Georgian was the joint-top scorer at [Euro 2024](https://technosports.co.in/euro-2024-round-of-16-spain-4-1-georgia/), scoring three goals as his side made it to the last 16.

Monaco were set to sign the 23-year-old, but talks broke down between the two in spite of a total agreement and the medical tests being booked. Now, Lyon have swooped in to close the deal on short notice.

## Georges Mikautadze to sign for Lyon in shocking turn of events

> 🔴🔵🇬🇪 Georges Mikautadze, in Lyon today in order to undergo medical tests and sign in as new OL player from Metz.  
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> After crazy saga with AS Monaco and even medical tests booked, Mikautadze decides to join OL and his contract will be valid until June 2029.  
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> Here we go 🤝🏻 [pic.twitter.com/DbGx05JoD3](https://t.co/DbGx05JoD3)
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> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [July 16, 2024](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1813099244225491392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The Georgian came up through the Metz academy and was on Ajax’s books for the first half of the 23/24 season, before returning to France. In 20 Ligue 1 games, he scored 14 goals and provided four assists to earn his call-up to the Euro 2024 squad.

And after impressing at the big stage, he is set to join a resurgent Lyon side for the coming season. Georges Mikautadze has a contract agreed till 2029, and Metz are expected to receive a fee in the region of €18 million for the striker.

Given the way the transfer saga has developed, fans will be wary of believing any rumours till the player is holding up the Lyon shirt.

### How old is Georges Mikautadze?

23 years old