Olympique Lyonnais sign Zachary Athekame on season-long loan from AC Milan | OneFootball

Olympique Lyonnais have signed Switzerland Under-21 right-back Zachary Athekame on a one-season loan from AC Milan. The club announced the deal on Friday 14 August, with no purchase option and an end date of 30 June 2027.

The 21-year-old will bolster Paulo Fonseca’s options on the right for 2026-27. His pace, power and versatility add fresh possibilities for the squad.

Athekame began his senior career in 2022 with Neuchâtel in the second tier. He then moved to Young Boys, where he featured in the Champions League, playing eight matches and starting five.

He joined AC Milan in the summer 2025 window for a fee estimated at 10 million euros.

In 2025-26 he made 27 Serie A appearances, mostly from the bench, scoring two goals and providing two assists. He has 17 caps at Under-21 level for Switzerland.

Source: Le Progres

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