While under contract with Brest last summer, attacking midfielder Romain Faivre could have signed for AC Milan if the Breton club had not opposed his transfer. Finally, the former Monegasque finally joined Olympique Lyonnais against 18 M€ last January. In an interview given to Progressthe 23-year-old returned to his aborted transfer to the Rossoneri.
“It was flattering to know that Milan was interested in me. It didn’t happen, and it was a blessing in disguise. I said to myself: you are lucky to be in Ligue 1, in Brest, to play almost all the matches, take advantage. The opportunity to go to a big club will present itself., he explained to the regional daily. The page is turned.