Official | Saïd Benrahma leaves Lyon for Neom | OneFootball

Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the departure of Saïd Benrahma (29) to Neom SC, after the Saudi Arabian side decided to trigger their option to make the loan deal permanent.

Lyon have revealed that they will receive €15m (including bonuses) from Neom for the Algerian international. A valued windfall with the club currently in an economic crisis, needing to prove to French football’s financial watchdog that it has the funds to sustain itself for next season or face relegation to Ligue 2.

It’s been a successful spell in the Gulf state for Benrahma, who scored 7 in 16 appearances in the Saudi Arabian second division, helping the club to their goal of winning promotion to the Saudi Pro League. Next season, he’ll be joined by some familiar faces, with former Lyon teammate Alexandre Lacazette arriving at the club, while OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka is also expected to join the two former Ligue 1 players.

GFFN | Nick Hartland