Belgian football is one pearl poorer. Malick Fofana leaves the Jupiler Pro League and moves to the French Ligue 1. Olympique Lyon takes the young Belgian away from AA Gent for a huge sum, which could not possibly refuse such an offer.
Fofana in Lyon
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that AA Gent, Lyon and Fofana have reached an agreement. According to him, the transfer will be officially announced today. AA Gent is sad to lose a top player, but financially this deal gives the club a lot of breathing space.
AA Gent receives at least 17 million euros
After all, AA Gent receives no less than 17 million euros for Fofana. That amount could rise to 22 million euros, because this transfer also includes 5 million euros in bonuses. That was a good negotiation from CEO Michel Louwagie.
For Hein Vanhaezebrouck, Fofana’s departure is a huge setback. The 18-year-old dribbler made his breakthrough this season in the KAA Gent Arena. With 4 goals and 6 assists in 31 games, he also started to put together good statistics.
There is a good chance that AA Gent will enter the transfer market to attract a replacement.
???????????????? Malick Fofana to OL, here we go – confirmed! Deal signed between all parties involved.
Genk will receive €17m fee plus €5m add-ons. First called by @hugoguillemet.
Contract until June 2028 for 2005 born talent.
???? Fofana will be announced as new OL player today. pic.twitter.com/2nZUO19K3O
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 10, 2024
2024-01-10 09:00:00
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