Lyon legend Cris believes that Barcelona and Liverpool target Houssem Aouar could leave the French giants sooner rather than later.

The 20-year-old recently refused to rule out becoming Lyon's own version of Roma icon Francesco Totti, but Cris knows that Aouar is a wanted man.




The midfielder's potential has seen both Barcelona and Liverpool linked with wanting to sign him and Cris admits that Aouar is a big, big talent.

As such, the former Lyon defender thinks Aouar could soon depart, even though he does not see it as a big problem for the French club given the youngsters coming through.
 


Cris told French radio station RMC: "Houssem Aouar is a huge talent.

"And maybe he will not stay that long at Lyon, by the way….

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"Lyon have several very talented players and there are still good young people at the club."

Lyon have taken steps to put themselves in a strong position to keep hold of Aouar, with the midfielder under contract until the summer of 2023.

So far this season the 20-year-old schemer has made 17 appearances across all competitions for Lyon, scoring five goals and providing four assists in the process.