Olympique Lyonnais players Maitland-Niles and Fofana depart

Olympique Lyonnais has seen two significant departures during the transfer window. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed a permanent transfer to Everton. The 29-year-old right-back, who joined Lyon in 2023, has signed a three-year contract with the Premier League club through June 2029.

Additionally, Belgian winger Malick Fofana has left Olympique Lyonnais to join Sunderland. Following a complicated negotiation process involving interest from Crystal Palace, Fofana officially bid farewell to the Lyon supporters via social media, expressing pride in having represented the club.