Loïs Openda set to join Olympique Lyonnais on loan from Juventus
Belgian striker Loïs Openda confirmed he will leave Juventus and move to Olympique Lyonnais on a season‑long loan, reportedly for a €3 million fee and without an option to buy. He told DAZN he wants regular playing time after a difficult season in Serie A.
In other French transfer news, FC Nantes sold forward Matthis Abline to AS Monaco for €30 million, a deal praised by club president Waldemar Kita. Stade Rennais is in talks about Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd, but high wages and a shift toward younger players are slowing progress. Meanwhile, AS Saint‑Étienne striker Lucas Stassin is seeking a move, with Turkish side Besiktas mentioned as a possible destination, though no concrete offer has emerged.
These moves illustrate the active summer market in Ligue 1, with clubs reshaping squads ahead of the new season.
Entities: FC Nantes · Juventus FC · Loïs Openda · Lucas Stassin · Matthis Abline · Olympique Lyonnais
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The loan fee is reported to be around €3 million and includes 40 % of Openda’s salary, without an option to purchase. (details from transfer reports)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nayef Aguerd is being discussed by Stade Rennais, but high wages and a focus on younger players hinder a possible transfer. (reporting on negotiations and financial constraints)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Matthis Abline transferred from FC Nantes to AS Monaco for €30 million. (FC Nantes president Waldemar Kita stated the price met expectations)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Stassin is seeking a move away from AS Saint‑Étienne and is linked with Turkish club Besiktas, though no concrete offer exists. (player and club statements reported)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Loïs Openda will leave Juventus and join Olympique Lyonnais on a season‑long loan. (player confirmed in DAZN interview and reported by multiple French outlets)