Olympique Lyonnais is in the midst of an active mercato, with major potential movements and financial challenges. The club is particularly courted for its young winger Malick Fofanan, who interests Bayern Munich in case of failure of negotiations for the arrival of Luis Diaz from Liverpool. Contacts between the two clubs are facilitated by the links between Michael Gerlinger, former managing director of OL, and Bayern. Despite financial restrictions imposed by the DNCG, coach Paulo Fonseca wants an ambitious mercato to strengthen the team in all sectors, notably by relying on his network in Portugal. OL must also manage departures, like Justin Bengui, and adapt to injuries, including that of goaltender Lucas Perri, who will miss several friendly games.

OL’s mercato is therefore a complex equation, combining recruitment opportunities, financial constraints and workforce management. Fonseca had the opportunity to test new players in friendly matches, including young talents such as Khalis Merah, Rémi Himbert and Matys de Carvalho, who played their first professional minutes. The aim is to find the right balance between experience and youth to prepare for the upcoming season in the Europa League and championship. The situation is uncertain, however, with many players potentially likely to leave, making it difficult to predict the final strength.

At the same time, the French women’s team suffered a disappointment in the quarter-finals of the Euro, eliminated in the shots at the goal by Germany. Despite territorial domination and missed opportunities, the players expressed their disappointment and frustration at this elimination, highlighting the lack of success and exceptional performance of the opposing goalkeeper. Selma Bacha, one of the team’s most important players, regretted the lack of opportunity and the difficulty in converting the shots to the goal, while acknowledging the group’s progress. This defeat leaves a bitter taste and underlines the need to continue to make progress towards the peaks.

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