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Coupet confirms imminent Lyon exit

Sat 24 May, 10:30 AM


Gregory Coupet has confirmed Saturday's Coupe de France final will be his last game for French champions Lyon.The goalkeeper has been constantly linked with a move to Tottenham despite him signing a contract extension last summer which ties him to Les Gones until 2010.

The France international told the club's TV station OL-TV: "Yes, this will be my last match for OL."

Earlier, the seven-times French champions released a statement denying any approach from Tottenham and claiming no transfers would be considered before the final.

"Lyon categorically deny having received any offer from the English club Tottenham about the transfer of Gregory Coupet," read a brief statement on the club's website.

"Moreover, the club would like to remind everyone of the general fact that no discussions relating to possible transfers will take place before the Coupe de France final at the Stade de France on Saturday in which the club as a whole have all their focus."

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