Zachary Athekame is taking the spotlight in France. The Swiss full‑back born in 2004, currently on loan at Lyon, is the protagonist of a season start that is nothing short of spectacular and is attracting everyone's attention. This path, however, originates from the experience he gained in Serie A with Milan, where the defender had the chance to face a very demanding league and one of the most important coaches in Italian football: Massimiliano Allegri.

Milan, from the Rossoneri to Lyon

Just over a month later the first goal arrived: the decisive 2-2 against Pisa. Overall, in the last season played with the Rossoneri, the full‑back recorded 27 appearances, 2 goals and 2 assists, numbers that tell of a very important year.

His use by Massimiliano Allegri was one of the topics discussed in the exclusive interview given to our microphones: despite the playing time not always being continuous, the player does not look at the past with resentment:

These words give the image of a young man who sees his time in Milan as a fundamental stage of his career, but one that needed continuity. For this reason, on 14 August of this year he was sent on loan to Lyon: a choice that, according to Amorim, represents the most suitable path for the player.