The Olympique Lyonnais club is finally preparing to start its summer mercato, a possibility made possible by the decision of the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) to invalidate the demotion to Ligue 2 which had initially been pronounced. This administrative clarification allows OL to focus on managing its workforce, with the potential objective of reducing its payroll by giving up some players. The future of Orele MangaLa, a Belgian midfielder, remains uncertain, however, given his knee injury contracted last February and which interrupted his season in Everton.

MangaLa, after being a key player on the English team, is currently being monitored by several European clubs. His desire to participate in the 2026 World Cup motivates his ambition to replay and flourish in a new club. Information indicates that Fiorentina and Bologna are particularly interested in the 27-year-old player, and that an offer was also made to Atalanta. Other clubs, both in England and Germany, also expressed interest.

One month from the beginning of the 2025/2026 season in Ligue 1, the situation of Orele MangaLa remains complex. His possible departure from Lyon, although not confirmed, could be part of a strategy to renew the Lyon workforce. The management of his case, as well as that of other players, will be a key element of Olympique Lyonnais’ sports policy during the next mercato.