Faced with the uncertainty regarding Malick Fofrana’s potential departure and Ernest Nuamah’s injury duration, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is actively preparing for the transfer market. The target club Yann Gboho, an offensive group from Toulouse FC (TFC), who achieved an impressive season in Ligue 1 with 5 goals and 4 assists. However, OL faces two major obstacles: the TFC claims EUR 12 million for its player, and competition is strong. The Lille OSC (LOSC) and the Beşiktaş Istanbul, a Turkish club, also show a keen interest in Gboho, which could complicate OL’s task. At the same time, OL is confronted with bad news about their midfielder Djibril Dib, seriously injured in a car and requiring several surgical procedures. This injury is a hard blow for the team, which has already reduced its offensive strength.

OL is also committed to intensive summer preparation, with a clear objective: to ensure its retention in Ligue 1 and to build a long-term project. The club has adopted a policy of spending restraint, focusing on young talent and good business. The next friendly match against the Getafe, which will take place in Bourgoin-Jallieu, will be an opportunity for Paulo Fonseca to test new players such as Pavel Šulc and Tyler Morton, who arrived earlier this week. Despite some absences due to injuries or tactical choices, Fonseca hopes that this meeting will allow the team to regain its intensity and cohesion before the season begins. The festive atmosphere that should accompany this match should not mask the importance of preparation for the resumption of the competition.

Finally, OL is involved in a financial controversy with Botafogo, a Brazilian club. Supporters of both teams are questioning the real benefits of this transaction, including the sale of Brazilian players’ economic rights. An audit report reveals a critical financial balance sheet for Botafogo, despite an increase in revenue thanks to recent victories. Questions persist as to the transparency of the sums collected by OL in the acquisition of three Brazilian players, raising doubts about the distribution of profits between the two clubs. This situation highlights the complexities and challenges associated with international transfers and the financial management of football clubs.