Transfer news·Lyon·Updated 5d agoRumoured

L. Openda closing in on Lyon move

L. Openda→Lyon

90%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

Loan + €3M option

Reported fee

Reports

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L. Openda

Wingers · Belgium · 26 yrs

60.8

Rating

5.3

Season

37.6

Value

This season

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Goals

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ClubJuventus→LeagueSerie A→

A L. Openda move to Lyon is gathering pace — 5 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (reported via his posts and cited by multiple outlets including Yahoo/Sports aggregators)., putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

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What the reports say

Fee reported: €3m (loan fee); OL to cover wagesFee reported: around €3m loan fee (reported)Fee reported: €3.5mFee reported: not specified exactly in this piece (reports reference loan with right of redemption / typical reported loan fee in other outlets)17 of 37 cite concrete progress17 cite a named / official source

Loïs Openda is set to join Olympique Lyon on a season-long loan from Juventus (loan fee ~€3m, OL to cover salary; medical expected soon). — Fabrizio Romano (official Telegram/X posts collated)
Loïs Openda is close to a loan move from Juventus to Olympique Lyon — verbal agreement reported, with Lyon expected to cover salary and pay around a €3m loan fee (no buy clause reported in some updates). — Fabrizio Romano (reported via his posts and cited by multiple outlets including Yahoo/Sports aggregators).
Fabrizio Romano reports a verbal agreement that Openda will move to Lyon on loan (details: ~€3m loan fee, OL covering salary, no buy clause; medical in next 48h). — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X summary)
Sky Sport reports Juventus will send Loïs Openda to Lyon on loan with a right/option details discussed (reports say loan with right of redemption). — Sky Sport (also covered by Gianluca Di Marzio/Sky reports)

Squad depthScout's view · Winger

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6127.1%

Rating

589.6%

Season

37.6

Value index

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in 24 apps · Serie A

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L. Openda is a 26-year-old winger at Juventus, rated 60.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 230th of 388 on scout potential in the Serie A. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (19.8% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Openda.

The fitAt Lyon (Ligue 1), his Rating of 61 would rank 30th of 42 in the current squad (squad average 62) — reported as a loan + €3M option deal.

The report at a glance

L. Openda closing in on Lyon move — Field Insider report card

37 Reports

FFabrizio Romano (official Telegram/X posts collated)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Loïs Openda is set to join Olympique Lyon on a season-long loan from Juventus (loan fee ~€3m, OL to cover salary; medical expected soon).
Loïs Openda is set to join Olympique Lyon on a season-long loan from Juventus (loan fee ~€3m, OL to cover salary; medical expected soon).
29 JulRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (reported via his posts and cited by multiple outlets including Yahoo/Sports aggregators).
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Loïs Openda is close to a loan move from Juventus to Olympique Lyon — verbal agreement reported, with Lyon expected to cover salary and pay around a €3m loan fee (no buy clause reported in some updates).
Loïs Openda is close to a loan move from Juventus to Olympique Lyon — verbal agreement reported, with Lyon expected to cover salary and pay around a €3m loan fee (no buy clause reported in some updates).
5d agoRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X summary)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reports a verbal agreement that Openda will move to Lyon on loan (details: ~€3m loan fee, OL covering salary, no buy clause; medical in next 48h).
Fabrizio Romano reports a verbal agreement that Openda will move to Lyon on loan (details: ~€3m loan fee, OL covering salary, no buy clause; medical in next 48h).
26 JulRead full article →
SSky Sport (also covered by Gianluca Di Marzio/Sky reports)
Trusted 85%
Sky Sport reports Juventus will send Loïs Openda to Lyon on loan with a right/option details discussed (reports say loan with right of redemption).
Sky Sport reports Juventus will send Loïs Openda to Lyon on loan with a right/option details discussed (reports say loan with right of redemption).
26 JulRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X mirror)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reports a verbal agreement for Loïs Openda to join Olympique Lyon on a season-long loan from Juventus, with OL covering wages and paying ~€3m loan fee; no buy clause.
Fabrizio Romano reports a verbal agreement for Loïs Openda to join Olympique Lyon on a season-long loan from Juventus, with OL covering wages and paying ~€3m loan fee; no buy clause.
25 JulRead full article →
TTribuna / Tribuna.com (news aggregation citing Romano)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports Lyon have reached agreement to sign Loïs Openda on loan from Juventus, citing Fabrizio Romano’s update and stating details of the loan fee and salary coverage.
Reports Lyon have reached agreement to sign Loïs Openda on loan from Juventus, citing Fabrizio Romano’s update and stating details of the loan fee and salary coverage.
25 JulRead full article →
GGianluca Di Marzio (gianlucadimarzio.com)
Trusted 85%
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Juventus could separate from Loïs Openda after one season; Lyon among clubs monitoring the player.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Juventus could separate from Loïs Openda after one season; Lyon among clubs monitoring the player.
20 JunRead full article →
SSportMediaset
Trusted 75%
Reports the deal is done for Openda to leave Juventus for Lyon on a loan; article gives a loan fee figure of €3.5m and notes negotiation on wages.
Reports the deal is done for Openda to leave Juventus for Lyon on a loan; article gives a loan fee figure of €3.5m and notes negotiation on wages.
25 JulRead full article →
TTuttosport
Trusted 75%
Tuttosport reports the agreement is closed: Openda will move to Lyon on loan and outlines the deal's formula and details.
Tuttosport reports the agreement is closed: Openda will move to Lyon on loan and outlines the deal's formula and details.
25 JulRead full article →
GGazzetta dello Sport
Mixed 56%
Juventus' Loïs Openda is set to move to Lyon (loan) — Lyon have overtaken Lens and are in pole position; deal likely after a pre-season match.
Juventus' Loïs Openda is set to move to Lyon (loan) — Lyon have overtaken Lens and are in pole position; deal likely after a pre-season match.
22 JulRead full article →
GGazzetta dello Sport
Mixed 56%
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Lyon are leading the race and describes Juventus seeking a loan with right of redemption; discusses wages savings and a reported loan structure (article dated July 22, 2026).
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Lyon are leading the race and describes Juventus seeking a loan with right of redemption; discusses wages savings and a reported loan structure (article dated July 22, 2026).
22 JulRead full article →
FFoot Mercato
Mixed 56%
Olympique Lyonnais have moved to pursue Loïs Openda (Juventus) as a striker target, competing with Lens and others; OL believe they can absorb his wages and push a move on.
Olympique Lyonnais have moved to pursue Loïs Openda (Juventus) as a striker target, competing with Lens and others; OL believe they can absorb his wages and push a move on.
19 JulRead full article →
GGianluca Di Marzio
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 51%
Loïs Openda is set to return to Ligue 1 with Lyon — reported as a loan move from Juventus with an option to buy.
Loïs Openda is set to return to Ligue 1 with Lyon — reported as a loan move from Juventus with an option to buy.
28 JulRead full article →
GGianluca Di Marzio
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 51%
Lois Openda confirmed he is preparing for a transfer – Juventus expect to send him to Olympique Lyon; Sky/Di Marzio report a loan-to-buy deal in advanced stages.
Lois Openda confirmed he is preparing for a transfer – Juventus expect to send him to Olympique Lyon; Sky/Di Marzio report a loan-to-buy deal in advanced stages.
26 JulRead full article →
OOlympique-et-Lyonnais.com (club/news site summary)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Loïs Openda's signing for Lyon is imminent — he underwent / was due to undergo a medical as part of a loan move to OL.
Loïs Openda's signing for Lyon is imminent — he underwent / was due to undergo a medical as part of a loan move to OL.
29 JulRead full article →
AANSA (Italian news agency)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
ANSA reports Juventus have agreed to loan Loïs Openda to Lyon for the 2026-27 season (gives a figure of €3.5m for the loan in its piece).
ANSA reports Juventus have agreed to loan Loïs Openda to Lyon for the 2026-27 season (gives a figure of €3.5m for the loan in its piece).
28 JulRead full article →
JJuvefc.com
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
JuveFC (independent Juventus news site) summarises multiple reports (including Romano and Sky), saying Openda is set to join Lyon on a straight loan with no buy option and OL covering wages.
JuveFC (independent Juventus news site) summarises multiple reports (including Romano and Sky), saying Openda is set to join Lyon on a straight loan with no buy option and OL covering wages.
27 JulRead full article →
RRadarFoot (France)
Mixed 50%
Multiple French outlets (eg. RadarFoot) reporting that Openda is due to be loaned to OL; they note disagreement between sources on loan indemnity (reports vary between €3m and up to €10m).
Multiple French outlets (eg. RadarFoot) reporting that Openda is due to be loaned to OL; they note disagreement between sources on loan indemnity (reports vary between €3m and up to €10m).
26 JulRead full article →
FFootball Italia
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Football Italia says multiple outlets (including Sky and Fabrizio Romano) confirm Openda is set to join Lyon on a straight loan and reports a loan fee of around €3m, with Lyon covering his salary.
Football Italia says multiple outlets (including Sky and Fabrizio Romano) confirm Openda is set to join Lyon on a straight loan and reports a loan fee of around €3m, with Lyon covering his salary.
25 JulRead full article →
BBlack & White & Read All Over
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Black & White & Read All Over (Juventus-focused outlet) reports the move is in 'here we go' phase citing Fabrizio Romano and details the deal as a dry loan with a ~€3m fee.
Black & White & Read All Over (Juventus-focused outlet) reports the move is in 'here we go' phase citing Fabrizio Romano and details the deal as a dry loan with a ~€3m fee.
25 JulRead full article →
OOlympique-et-Lyonnais.com
Mixed 50%
Olympique-et-Lyonnais (Lyon-focused news site) reports OL and Juventus have an agreement to bring Openda to Lyon on a paid loan for the season and notes he is expected to arrive in Lyon early next week.
Olympique-et-Lyonnais (Lyon-focused news site) reports OL and Juventus have an agreement to bring Openda to Lyon on a paid loan for the season and notes he is expected to arrive in Lyon early next week.
25 JulRead full article →
FFootball Italia
Mixed 50%
Explains the reported financial picture around the move (discusses how much Juventus will earn from the Openda loan to Lyon and references reports citing ~€3m).
Explains the reported financial picture around the move (discusses how much Juventus will earn from the Openda loan to Lyon and references reports citing ~€3m).
25 JulRead full article →
EEurosport (Italy)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Juventus have agreed in principle to loan Openda to Lyon on a paid loan with an option/right still to be clarified; places story in context of other interested clubs.
Reports Juventus have agreed in principle to loan Openda to Lyon on a paid loan with an option/right still to be clarified; places story in context of other interested clubs.
25 JulRead full article →
QQuotidiano.net (English edition / Sport)
Mixed 50%
Quotidiano.net's sports section reports Juventus' loan of Openda to Lyon is done — summarises the deal and timing (reported within the developing story window).
Quotidiano.net's sports section reports Juventus' loan of Openda to Lyon is done — summarises the deal and timing (reported within the developing story window).
25 JulRead full article →
LLe Progrès (France)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Le Progrès reports Juventus have agreed to loan Openda to OL; article cites a loan fee around €3m and that Juventus will cover a large slice of his salary as part of the negotiations.
Le Progrès reports Juventus have agreed to loan Openda to OL; article cites a loan fee around €3m and that Juventus will cover a large slice of his salary as part of the negotiations.
25 JulRead full article →
NNOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting)
Mixed 50%
NOS (Netherlands) live blog reports Openda has been loaned to Olympique Lyonnais from Juventus, citing Fabrizio Romano and summarising reported terms.
NOS (Netherlands) live blog reports Openda has been loaned to Olympique Lyonnais from Juventus, citing Fabrizio Romano and summarising reported terms.
25 JulRead full article →
QQuotidiano.net (Quotidiano Sportivo)
Mixed 50%
Reports Lyon are closing in on a loan deal for Openda from Juventus; article discusses details and competing clubs, fee details vary by source.
Reports Lyon are closing in on a loan deal for Openda from Juventus; article discusses details and competing clubs, fee details vary by source.
23 JulRead full article →
FFootball Italia
Mixed 50%
Football Italia reports Juventus are close to sending Openda to Lyon on a straight loan and summarises the reported terms (loan fee ~€3m, OL to cover wages).
Football Italia reports Juventus are close to sending Openda to Lyon on a straight loan and summarises the reported terms (loan fee ~€3m, OL to cover wages).
23 JulRead full article →
FFootball-Italia (French edition / English-language coverage)
Mixed 50%
Football-Italia (French site copy) reported Lyon's interest in Openda and referenced Di Marzio as a source; earlier reporting on interest and possible loan/option scenarios (June 21, 2026).
Football-Italia (French site copy) reported Lyon's interest in Openda and referenced Di Marzio as a source; earlier reporting on interest and possible loan/option scenarios (June 21, 2026).
1 JulRead full article →
SScore.fr
Mixed 50%
Reports Juventus and Lyon have a definitive agreement for Openda’s loan to Lyon, with the player expected to travel to France; mentions loan/financial structure.
Reports Juventus and Lyon have a definitive agreement for Openda’s loan to Lyon, with the player expected to travel to France; mentions loan/financial structure.
20 JunRead full article →
FFootenfrance.fr
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Lyon and Juventus have agreed on a loan deal for Openda and that he is expected in Lyon; article collects various French media details about salary coverage and loan fee.
Reports Lyon and Juventus have agreed on a loan deal for Openda and that he is expected in Lyon; article collects various French media details about salary coverage and loan fee.
20 JunRead full article →
LL'Equipe
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 46%
L'Équipe reports Openda is set to join Lyon on loan from Juventus and describes negotiations and Lyon's interest.
L'Équipe reports Openda is set to join Lyon on loan from Juventus and describes negotiations and Lyon's interest.
25 JulRead full article →
GGoal
Low-trust 42%
Goal reports Openda is closing in on a temporary move from Juventus to Lyon, citing Romano and other media and noting the loan structure and that Lyon will pay the loan fee (~€3m) and wages.
Goal reports Openda is closing in on a temporary move from Juventus to Lyon, citing Romano and other media and noting the loan structure and that Lyon will pay the loan fee (~€3m) and wages.
25 JulRead full article →
GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
Reports Lyon agreement to sign Openda on loan from Juventus and notes last financial details to be defined; presents French-perspective coverage.
Reports Lyon agreement to sign Openda on loan from Juventus and notes last financial details to be defined; presents French-perspective coverage.
23 JulRead full article →
GGoal
Low-trust 42%
Juventus to loan Loïs Openda to Lyon — last financial details still to be defined; coverage says Lyon in pole and arrangements ongoing.
Juventus to loan Loïs Openda to Lyon — last financial details still to be defined; coverage says Lyon in pole and arrangements ongoing.
22 JulRead full article →
AANSA
Low-trust 38%
ANSA notes Juventus are finalising the exit of Openda with the player expected to move to Lyon (reports on the move as it develops).
ANSA notes Juventus are finalising the exit of Openda with the player expected to move to Lyon (reports on the move as it develops).
26 JulRead full article →
AANSA
Low-trust 38%
Juventus set to loan Loïs Openda to Olympique Lyonnais for the 2026–27 season (loan fee reported ~€3m, Lyon to cover salary, no buy option reported).
Juventus set to loan Loïs Openda to Olympique Lyonnais for the 2026–27 season (loan fee reported ~€3m, Lyon to cover salary, no buy option reported).
25 JulRead full article →