Olympique Lyonnais formalized the transfer of Matt Turner, an American goaltender initially acquired from Evan Gellos Marinakis (Nottingham Forest) before being relegated. The operation amounts to 8 million euros, including a 10% stake in a possible future gain for the English club. This recruitment, considered high for a player who had played few games in England, is part of a strategy to strengthen the team despite the departure of Lucas Perri. Turner was immediately loaned to MLS, New England Revolution, with a purchase option of €3 million, giving him time to play for the 2026 World Cup.

OL conducted a preparatory course in Austria, allowing Paulo Fonseca to evaluate the team and set up its game principles. During this week, the Lyons won a friendly match against the RC Deportivo de Mallorca (4-0), offering an opportunity to see young talents like Khalis Merah and the new recruits Afonso Moreira and Ruben Kluivert in action. Fonseca highlighted the positive outcome of this preparation, noting the team’s progress, while stressing the need to expand the workforce. The arrival of Nicolas Tagliafico and Pavel Sulc’s possible signature aim to fill these gaps.

In addition, Malick Fofana’s future is a matter of concern for the Lyon fans, while the club separated from several players this summer. Although Matthieu Louis-Jean assures that Lyon is not obliged to sell the Belgian winger, Paulo Fonseca hopes that he will remain, considering that a start could be beneficial for his progress and the OL championship. In another movement, Duje Caleta-Car was loaned to Real Sociedad for next season, with a purchase option of 4 million euros. This departure, which allows OL to reduce their payroll, marks an important step in the club’s reconstruction strategy.