After the departure of Deschamps and a disappointing 11th-place finish after years of European qualification, Squillaci opted to play elsewhere. He was linked to several clubs before inking a four-year deal with Lyon, with Sylvain Monsoreau heading the other way as compensation to Monaco.
Following Deschamps' departure and Monaco's disappointing 11th-place finish after years of European qualification, Squillaci moved to Lyon. He was linked to several clubs before signing a four-year deal with Lyon, with Sylvain Monsoreau moving in the opposite direction as compensation for Monaco.