Olympique Lyonnais has formalized the signing of Clinton Mata until 2026. The Angolan defender arrives from Bruges for 5 million euros.
” Olympique Lyonnais informs of the arrival of the Angolan international defender, Clinton Mata, from Club Brugge, for 3 seasons, i.e. until June 30, 2026. The amount of the transfer amounts to 5 million euros which can plus an additional incentive of 10% on any future capital gains. Aged 30, Clinton Mata has a very solid experience of the high level since his professional debut in 2011. Passed by the clubs of Eupen, Charleroi and Genk, he engages with Club Brugge in 2018 with which he plays 197 matches in 5 seasons. Winner of the Belgian championship 3 times, the Angolan international (8 caps) now has nearly 400 matches to his credit, including 31 in the European Cup. Renowned for his defensive solidity and his state of mind, Clinton Mata is considered one of the best defenders in the Jupiler League in recent seasons. Olympique Lyonnais are delighted with the arrival of Clinton Mata, the second player to join the professional group after midfielder Skelly Alvero, and who will solidly strengthen the right side of their defense, alongside Sael Kumbedi “, specifies OL in a press release. For his part, Clinton Mata is delighted to join OL: It’s a great honor for me to be part of the OL family. I was trained as a midfielder and then I was repositioned afterwards. I can play both side and right piston. I am above all a defender but if I can infiltrate the opposing surface I do it with pleasure. »
💥 Today was the recovery and Clinton Mata is already ready! 💥#Mata2026 pic.twitter.com/HOIfxF4zVe
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