Fred wants to leave Lyon in January

Brazilian striker Fred has admitted that he plans to leave Lyon in the January transfer window.

The 25-year-old striker is keen on a return to his homeland, Brazil.

He told L’Equipe: “I have talked with the coach, the chairman, everyone. I have an opportunity to leave for Brazil in January and I have decided to say yes.

“Here, I don’t play so I think the best thing is to cancel my contract. I will not extend it. That is my decision.

“I want to quit Lyon and go back to Brazil. I have made my decision and I won’t change it. It is not a money matter anymore.

“I have two or three offers from Brazil. We are in talks. It would be for six months or one year.”

[Source: L’Equipe]