MLS Multiplex
Fansided

Tolisso Set to Land in MLS or Saudi Arabia! Is it the End of His European Career?

By Arthur Fernandes

STRASBOURG, FRANCE - AUGUST 13: Corentin Tolisso of Lyon walks in the field during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between RC Strasbourg and Olympique Lyon at Stade de la Meinau on August 13, 2023 in Strasbourg, France. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
STRASBOURG, FRANCE - AUGUST 13: Corentin Tolisso of Lyon walks in the field during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between RC Strasbourg and Olympique Lyon at Stade de la Meinau on August 13, 2023 in Strasbourg, France. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit

In the international soccer scene, one name is causing excitement among fans and experts: Corentin Tolisso. The talented midfielder, currently with Lyon, seems to be on the radar not only of Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs in the United States but also of teams in the wealthy and competitive Saudi league. Are we about to witness the end of Tolisso’s European era?

At just 29, Tolisso has already built an impressive career with notable stints at Bayern Munich and the French national team. His experience and midfield prowess have made him a central figure in any team he has played for. However, recent speculations suggest a change of scenery for the Frenchman.

Follow MLS Multiplex on Twitter.

LYON, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Corentin Tolisso of Olympique Lyon during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain at Groupama Stadium on September 03, 2023 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)
LYON, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Corentin Tolisso of Olympique Lyon during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain at Groupama Stadium on September 03, 2023 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) /

Lyon, the club currently benefiting from Tolisso’s services, could potentially lose their valuable player to unexpected destinations. The MLS, known for attracting internationally renowned talents, seems to have its eyes on the French midfielder to bolster its ranks. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia, with its growing investments in soccer, also emerges as a possible destination for Tolisso, offering unique challenges and opportunities.

The lingering question is: is this the right move for Tolisso? Leaving behind European pitches, where he has built a solid reputation, to embark on a new adventure in North America or the Middle East? The answer, for now, remains uncertain.

Regardless, one thing is certain: Tolisso’s potential move is stirring the soccer backstage and leaving fans eager for updates. Will it be a new chapter in the midfielder’s career, or just another transfer market speculation? The soccer world awaits, anticipating exciting developments in the upcoming chapters of this intriguing saga.

Home/MLS News