L’Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is facing a complex situation as the training resumes, scheduled for July 7. As the club strives to remain in Ligue 1 despite significant financial difficulties and a fierce battle against the DNCG, the summer mercato is temporarily frozen. This economic uncertainty could have an impact on recruitment, and OL has to deal with urgent sporting issues, including the goalkeeper position. The recent signing of the first professional contracts of Yvann Konaan and Matthias Da Silva has led to an increase in contract guards.

Currently, OL has seven professional goaltenders: Lucas Perri, Justin Bengui, Mathieu Patouillet, Rémy Descamps, Lassine Diarra, as well as young talents Konaan and Da Silva. This accumulation of talent, while promising for the future, creates a real traffic jam. Coach Paulo Fonseca and his staff find themselves forced to make difficult decisions, considering loans or definitive transfers for some players to correct the situation. The willingness of some guardians, such as Lassine Diarra, to leave accentuates this complexity.

OL’s overall strength is not expected to be very deep this season, apart from the young players integrated into the summer preparation. Nearly seven youths, including four goaltenders, have already been with the band in 2024-2025. Although young goaltenders such as Justin Bengui, Yvann Konaan and Matthias Da Silva have long contracts, the hierarchy and management of this large number of professional goaltenders is a major challenge for OL. The evolution of this situation will be crucial for the coming season.

.