Ardyelsonn, a 27-year-old Brazilian central defender, joined Olympique Lyonnais in January 2024 from Botafogo, but failed to win the club for a long time. Despite the irreproachable behavior and a positive attitude, the player had few opportunities to demonstrate his full potential in Lyon colours. His journey to Lyon was marked by two successive loans: first in Botafogo from September to December 2024, then in Anderlecht from January to June 2025, totaling only four apparitions with OL. During this period, however, he was successful in winning the Brazilian championship and the Copa Libertadores with his former club.

The player recently signed with Al Wasl FC in the United Arab Emirates during the summer mercato, a start that he expressed with emotion on his Instagram account. In a touching message, Ardyelsonn thanked OL, his teammates, the staff and fans for the special moments he had with the club, stressing that these memories will remain engraved in his story. Olympique Lyonnais also published an official communiqué to greet his departure, recalling his four matches with the club and the subsequent loans, including the victory in Copa Libertadores and in the Brazilian championship in 2024.

The transfer from Ardyelsonn to Al Wasl FC amounts to 2.2 million euros, with 900,000 euros in bonus. OL also negotiated a 50% interest clause on a possible future resale of the player. The club expressed its wish for success to Ardyelsonn for the continuation of his career in the United Arab Emirates, recognizing his professionalism and his contribution during his short period in Lyon. This start marks the end of a chapter for the Brazilian defender and the beginning of a new adventure in a different championship.