Thiago Mendes rejoint l'OL le 3 juillet 2019 pour 25 millions d'euros en provenance de Lille. Il a signé un contrat de 4 ans à Lyon. Chez les Dogues, il a réalisé une belle première saison avant de flamber lors de la deuxième lors de laquelle il s'est révélé comme étant l'un des tout meilleurs milieux de Ligue 1. Dauphin du PSG avec le LOSC lors de la saison 2018-2019 de Ligue 1, Thiago Mendes est venu à Lyon pour passer un cap dans sa carrière et pour disputer ses premiers matchs de Champions League.
In order to end the year on a high note, OL did not lose their good form and once again had many of their players earn a spot in l'Équipe's team of the Matchday after their victory against Nantes.
In his second season at OL, Thiago Mendes has been one of the standout players at the start of the league campaign. After a mixed first season, the midfielder seems to be back ot his best, to the delight of his coach and his teammates.
Before a reunion with his former club, Thiago Mendes gave a press conference to discuss the match against Lille on Sunday evening. The entire conference can be found on OLPlay.
Two days before the Round of 16 of the Coupe de France, which will see OL travel to the Allianz Riviera in Nice, Brazilian midfielder Thiago Mendes spoke to the press.