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Jason Denayer Discussess Manchester City Exit, Lyon Transfer

Lyon defender Jason Denayer has discussed his exit from Manchester City, saying he grew tired of the lack of stability that plagued his time with the Sky Blues.

The Belgian joined Lyon during the summer and returned to the Etihad Stadium earlier this month, putting together a star display in a shock 2-1 win for the French side in the UEFA Champions League.

He told Foot Mercato (h/t Manchester Evening News' Dan O'Toole) Lyon tried to land him on two previous occasions:

"For me, it was a long-term desire to come [to Lyon].