Olympique Lyonnais (OL Lyonnais) opted for a particularly active mercato this summer, reinforcing its female staff with five new players, mixing experience and youth. This strategy, clearly displayed by Michele Kang, aims to overcome comfort and regain the heights of European football. The goal is to boost the team and drive it towards new successes, while maintaining a commitment to the training of young talent, a fundamental value of the club.

The desire to make progress is reflected in the signing of Sofia Békhaled’s first professional contract. The attacker joined OL Lyonnais until June 2029, joining Maissa Fathallah, also recently promoted professional. After making his debut with the Lyon band in May 2024 under the direction of Sonia Bompastoren, Békhaled had the opportunity to play in the First League with Joe Montemurro, after having been initially called for the derby against Saint-Etienne and then titularized against Nantes.

This 19-year-old attacker will have to fight to win and get a third appearance with OL Lyonnais. Triple champion of France U19, Békhaled represents the future of the club and embodies the policy of talent development. His arrival, along with the other reinforcements, attests to OL Lyonnais’ ambition to remain at the forefront of women’s football and win new titles.