 In the same season, Squillaci was named to the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) Ligue 1 Team of the Year.In 2006, Squillaci signed a long-term contract with league rivals Olympique Lyonnais and won two consecutive league titles, as well as the Coupe de France in 2008 before departing for Spain in 2008 to join Sevilla.With Sevilla, he appeared in over 65 matches and won the Copa del Rey in his final season with the club.