IN SPORT.ES
The 'Thomas Lemar Case' is over. The player will remain at Monaco for at least one more year, based on what he said after France's win over Holland in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
"I am a Monaco player and I am very happy there," he said. "Now I want to have a good year with my club and try to progress in my career. I will return to Monaco."
Asked how this week had been with all the speculation, he added: "I've prepared for this game [against Holland] like any other. I don't worry about things to do with the transfer market. I was focused on the game, which was the only thing that existed for me."
Remember that Lemar was the focus of bids from Arsenal and Liverpool on Thursday, with a fee even agreed between Monaco and the former.
There was also interest from Barcelona, although the player finally opted to remain in Monaco -- and then scored twice as France hammered Holland 4-0.