Barcelona Have Set Their Sights On This Ligue 1 Winger: What Will He Bring To The Nou Camp? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Barcelona have set their sights on Olympique Lyonnais winger Malick Fofana. It has been claimed that the Catalan club are showing interest in recruiting the Belgian wide player next year.

Fofana’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1

Fofana has caught the eye at times with his performances for Lyon in the final third this season. However, the Belgian talent has struggled to be consistent as he has scored just two goals and grabbed one assist in 12 appearances for the French outfit in this campaign so far across all competitions.

The 20-year-old has proven his worth in front of the opponent’s goal by averaging 2.25 shots per 90 minutes in Ligue 1. Fofana has kept 50% of his attempts on target. He has even distributed the ball relatively well in the final third, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 75.1% in the French top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the French club will expire in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Barcelona to snap him up on the cheap next year.

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 25: Malick Fofana of Olympique Lyonnais runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Siebe Horemans of FC Utrecht during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between FC Utrecht and Olympique Lyonnais at Stadion Galgenwaard on September 25, 2025 in Utrecht, Netherlands. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

What Will Fofana Bring To Barcelona?

Fofana is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few driving runs with the ball out on the flank. He has got the eye to play some decisive passes in and around the opponent’s penalty area and can strike the ball well from long range.

However, the Belgian youngster has to find a way to be more consistent in the final third. Fofana is primarily a left-sided wide player but can also fill in as a right-winger if asked to do so. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in La Liga.

We can expect Fofana to bring more firepower to Barcelona boss Hansi Flick’s frontline. He is more than capable of fighting for a regular starting spot at the Nou Camp in the coming years.

At 20, Fofana has got the potential to be a future star in La Liga as long as he continues to improve with each season. Therefore, Flick would be wise to get him on board next year.