This summer, Olympique Lyonnais made the decision to loan Saël Kumbedi to Wolfsburg. A promising right defender, the 20-year-old player was well established in the Gones hierarchy but, with a delicate financial situation, the Rhone club decided to sell the former Le Havre player to Germany. In recent weeks, we announced to you that the purchase option was going to be exercised by the German club. Information made official this Monday. A transfer which will bring money to the Lyonnais who announced this Monday the sale of their former right defender:
“Olympique Lyonnais announces the permanent transfer of Saël Kumbedi to Wolfsburg. The Bundesliga club has exercised the purchase option set at €6 million, accompanied by bonuses of up to €2 million, as well as 10% interest on any future capital gains. Arriving in September 2022 from Le Havre, the international junior defender played 62 matches in all competitions with OL. Olympique Lyonnais thanks Saël for his commitment and his exemplary attitude at the club and wishes him all the best for success in Germany.»
