Lyon are interested in Algerian defender Aïssa Mandi

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·13 March 2022

Lyon are interested in Algerian defender Aïssa Mandi

According to Foot Mercato, Algerian centre-back Aïssa Mandi (30) is currently being looked at by Lyon as a potential summer signing, following the irregularity of Jérôme Boateng and the injuries of Jason Denayer.

The 30-year-old, who is currently playing in La Liga with Villareal, has made 72 appearances with his national team and featured in the Fennecs 2019 AFCON winning side.

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Having transferred from Real Betis to Villareal last summer, the centre-back has made two Champions League appearances, against Manchester United and Young Boys.

Mandi left Ligue 1 in 2016, having accumulated 170 appearances with his boyhood club Stade Reims.