OL Lyonnes lean on academy as Ligue prioritises youth development

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·27 September 2026

OL Lyonnes’ development plan centres increasingly on players developed at the club, aligning with the Ligue’s broader development drive.

Le Progres reports that Vincent Ponsot has underlined how this strategic adjustment fits a national framework that encourages others to follow.

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After a long wait, the Ligue has this season adopted its first collective agreement.

The Ligue is beginning a new cycle focused on players.

Within that context, the Ligue’s objective is to create more room for youth in the championship.

Source: Le Progres

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