Clinton Mata’s future with Olympique Lyonnais remains uncertain about a possible return to Ligue 1 in 2025-2026. Nevertheless, it is likely that he will remain an important part of the team. Its market value, lower than that of some other key players such as MalickFofana or LucasPerri, as well as its indispensable presence in the starting composition, justify this continuity. Arriving in the summer of 2023, Mata quickly established herself as an indispensable holder, and her place is now difficult to dispute. During the 2024-2025 season, he played 40 matches in all competitions, mainly in central hinges, often in duo with MoussaNiakhaté. Although he is not the most publicized player, he is building a solid reputation, as evidenced by a video of Ligue 1 highlighting his outstanding actions.

The Euro of Olympique Lyonnais’ players starts in an encouraging way, with nine of the ten players in the competition winning their first game. The team started the competition with a clash between the OL players and Norwegian women IngridEngenet and AdaHegerberg, who won the 2-1 duel thanks to a Norwegian goal. Several OL players shone in these first games. JulleBrand was instrumental in Germany’s victory over Poland (2-0), with a goal and a decisive pass. Marie-AntoinetteKatotoa opened the score for France against England (2-1), contributing to the victory of the Blues.

However, some important players such as LeilaWandeler, AmelMajri and DamarisEgurrola did not play in the first games. Despite this, AliceSombahet and SelmaBacha have achieved remarkable performances in defence, blocking opposing offensives. All of these results demonstrate the potential of the team and the quality of Olympique Lyonnais players, who aspire to confirm their status among the best European teams. Clinton Mata’s future and the performance of the Euro players are key elements to follow for Olympique Lyonnais.