AA Gent seems to be on the verge of suffering a major setback at the mercato. The intention was for the Buffalos to strengthen and broaden their core this winter, but that now seems to have turned out differently. They are seeing one of their biggest trendsetters leave.
In recent days it became clear that Malick Fofana would be on his way to Olympique Lyon. The 18-year-old attacker has been the bright spot at AA Gent this season with his dribbling and has already scored four goals and six assists in 31 games in all competitions.
Fofana has already completed medical tests at Lyon
Lyon noticed that too. The French traditional club has ended up in the bottom regions this season and is investing heavily this month to avoid relegation. They would therefore have no less than 15 million euros available for the arrival of Fofana. Given the financial situation of the club, Ghent cannot refuse such an amount.
According to Progress The transfer is not yet completely complete, but it is gradually coming very close. Fofana is said to have already arrived in Lyon on Tuesday and he immediately successfully completed his medical tests. So that is no longer a stumbling block.
Transfer should be completed quickly
The expectation is therefore that Fofana will soon be able to sign with Lyon, according to reports The newspapaer a contract until 2028 will be ready for him.
The unexpected departure of the Young Devil also has consequences for the further mercato of Ghent. That would now still look for an additional offensive reinforcement, in addition to the defenders that are still wanted. A new goalkeeper has already been found with Daniel Schmidt (STVV).
Malick Fofana arrived in Lyon this Tuesday, he passed his medical examination, but the transfer between La Gantoise and OL has not yet been formalized.https://t.co/tG8cH03mlT
— Gomez Jean-François (@portedelyon) January 9, 2024
2024-01-09 21:36:00
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