Olympique Lyonnais (OL) continues its summer mercato with caution, forced by a rigorous management of its payroll. The arrival of the Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira is imminent, although it is not yet formalized due to the expected departure of Jordan Veretout, whose transfer to Al-Arabi would free up significant funds. At the same time, the club negotiates the arrival of Ruben Kluivert, a Dutch defender, with the Casa Pia, but financial difficulties and a high demand for a liberating clause complicate this operation. OL also explores other tracks, including a loan from a Manchester City player as part of Rayan Cherki’s transfer, and has engaged with talented young players such as Julie Brand and Lily Johannes, who expressed their enthusiasm for the Lyon project.

The Lyon mercato is marked by a targeted reinforcement strategy, focusing on senior players and young talent with high potential. OL quickly compensated for their eight departures, surrounded by experienced players and young promises, demonstrating a willingness to build a competitive team for the coming seasons. The arrival of Lily Johannes, in particular, arouses great hope, with a player who has already scored the Euro 2025 and who grew up with the love of the club. The ambition is clear: to settle down and help the team win titles, a goal that seems to be in line with the collective ambitions of the club.

Despite the official opening of the mercato, OL remains relatively silent in terms of new recruits. The delay is partly due to the recent administrative relegation in Ligue 2, but the club is trying to catch up. The recruitment unit actively followed Ruben Kluivert, and the personal network of Paulo Fonseca, OL coach, may have played a key role in this negotiation. The hope is that these efforts will lead to the signing of several players, thus strengthening the team for next season and enabling OL to regain their place among the best teams in France.