One of the players who left Milan during the summer was Zachary Athekame. The Swiss full-back joined Olympique Lyon on a straight loan under manager Paulo Fonseca, where he has made a huge impact, earning a call-up to the Swiss senior national team by head coach Murat Yakin.
His situation remains different from that of other players who have moved on from Milanello, as the structure of the deal suggests that Milan could still have plans for him in the future, as pointed out via Milan News.
Meanwhile, while away with the Swiss national team, Zachary Athekame spoke to 'RSI' and made it clear what he wants for his future:
“I view my first season with Milan positively. I settled in well. It was a new league, more tactical. Then there was a change in the dugout, I spoke with the new coach and decided to change clubs. I felt very comfortable in Milan, I am a Milan player. I’m at Lyon now, but I would like to return.”
