Fofana expected to leave as Champions League blow stalls Lyon’s window | OneFootball

Lyon’s failure to reach the Champions League has put their end-of-window plans on hold, with Malick Fofana expected to be sold. According to L'Équipe, Roma have not yet contacted OL, and the winger’s situation will shape what follows.

The stakes of Wednesday’s 1-2 defeat to Fenerbahçe were immediate for Fofana. He again stood out as Paulo Fonseca’s standout performer, sparking Lyon’s best moves and scoring with a superb left-foot volley.

His agents have been public about talks with Roma in recent days. Internally, Fofana had indicated he wanted to stay if Lyon qualified for the Champions League.

That scenario has gone, and he is not expected to play in the competition with OL this season. The club’s absence leaves a move on the table.

Fofana delivered his part against the side from Türkiye, but he was largely alone. In this context, few in Lyon will begrudge him seeking Champions League football elsewhere.

Source: L'Équipe

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