Lucas Perria’s arrival at Olympique Lyonnais was widely welcomed, contrasting strongly with the passing of Adriaticson, which proved to be a failure. This Brazilian defender, who arrived in January 2024 at the same time as his compatriot, never managed to win the team. After only four games played in six months under PierreSage’s direction, he was loaned to Botafogo in the hope of reviving his career. This experience proved positive as he won the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian championship. However, these successes were not enough to convince OL to offer them a new opportunity between January and June 2025.

Ready for Anderlecht, Adryelsona failed to convince Belgian leaders to trigger the six million euro purchase option. Back in Lyon, the defender joined the group by returning to training with his teammates last Monday. Unfortunately, his Lyon adventure ended after only four games, with his sale to Al Wasl. This departure took place for a much lower amount than the purchase option envisaged by Anderlecht a few weeks earlier. The UAE club paid only 2.2 million euros, including 900,000 euros in bonuses.

Despite this sale, Olympique Lyonnais retains a 50% interest in a possible future resale of Adryelsona. This clause could potentially increase the final price of the transaction. The story of Adryelsona illustrates the complexity of transfers and the risks inherent in loans, where performance does not always translate into permanent opportunities. For OL, this resale clause represents financial security and a possibility to recover part of the initial investment.