Wanting to strengthen its attack after Roman Yaremchuk’s purchase option was not exercised, Olympique Lyonnais explored the market and attempted the nice move leading to Loïs Openda. Arriving last summer at Juventus, the Belgian striker disappointed in Piedmont with only 2 small goals in 34 appearances. An insufficient performance which caused him to miss the 2026 World Cup.
Nevertheless, his stints at Lens (21 goals and 4 goals in 42 matches) and with RB Leipzig (41 goals and 18 assists in 93 matches) were convincing and Olympique Lyonnais intends to allow him to find a setting where he can regain his level of performance. An interesting challenge for the native of Liège who was quickly seduced by the approach of Les Gones.
No purchase option
Thus, Olympique Lyonnais, which had to face competition from Lens and Coventry in this matter, obtained the player’s paying loan without purchase option, to the tune of €3.5 million. In addition, Juventus will cover part of the salary, around 4 million euros net per year. A nice move as OL compete in the 3rd preliminary round of the Champions League at the beginning of August.
“Olympique Lyonnais is very pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Juventus Turin for the arrival, in the form of a €3.5 million loan, of Belgian international striker Loïs Openda until the end of the season. Olympique Lyonnais, which had made a number 9 its priority in recent weeks, is very happy to be able to count on Loïs this season, thus confirming its desire to be competitive as quickly as possible, including the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League starting next week against Sparta Prague.we can read in the press release from the Lyon club.
