It was expected, it became official this Wednesday, June 4. At the end of the contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Marie-Antoinette Katoto signed up for the next four seasons with OL Lyonnes, until June 2029.
The 26-year-old attacker spent twelve seasons in Paris Saint-Germain, namely his whole career until today. It counts a total of 162 goals in 205 matches played with the red and blue. Elected three times Best Arkema Fenual Ligue (2019, 2020 and 2022), the France 2021 champion also won two French Cups and played two Champions League finals with the Ile -de -France club.
On the Lyon side, the French International (53 selections, 37 goals) will find three ex-partner in Paris: Kadidiatou Diani, Tabitha Chawinga and Christiane Endler. She will notably compete with Ada Hegerberg and Melchie Dumornay.
Katoto: “Several years ago that I wanted to be here”
“It's a key moment in my careersaid Katoto during an interview with Olympic and Lyonnais. I think it's been several years ago that I wanted to be here, that I wanted to discover this environment. The season that just ended was long. I am completely excited about starting, discovering new players, new people in a new environment. It's a huge project. »»
The now ex-Parisian then praised her new club. “” It represents a lot. I think it's the best club in the world in my opinionshe said. History, trophies, everything that has been put in place for years, from a very young age. I see this club winning, whether on the European, national, international scene also in a way. There have always been great players in this club. Really, it's an incredible club. »»