"He belongs at Bayern…": Agent links Belgium star with FCB move | OneFootball

Malick Fofana of Olympique Lyon is considered one of the most exciting attacking talents in Europe—and apparently remains on the extended list of transfer targets for FC Bayern. His agent, Frederico Pena, has now openly discussed the ambitions of the 20-year-old Belgian and made it clear that his protégé belongs with the very top clubs in the long term.

“This is the season in which Fofana wants to present himself to the world, especially at the World Cup,” Pena said in an interview with the Belgian newspaper De Morgen. “If he is successful, he can move from Lyon to a top-10 club. We firmly believe in him. Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Man City—these are the clubs he belongs to.”

FC Bayern had Fofana firmly on their radar this summer

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After the departure of Leroy Sané, Fofana was long considered a serious option for the left wing at FC Bayern in the summer of 2025. According to consistent media reports, there were concrete talks between the club’s management and the player’s representatives.

In the end, however, the Munich side opted for a more experienced solution and signed Luis Díaz from Liverpool FC. Nevertheless, Fofana is still considered an interesting player for the future at Säbener Straße. With his pace, dribbling skills, and goal threat, he fits exactly the wing profile that Bayern prefers.

Future remains open—Lyon demands high transfer fee

Currently, Fofana is under contract with Olympique Lyon until 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is around 30 million euros. Last summer, OL is said to have demanded a fee between 30 and 40 million euros—too much for Munich at a time when the focus was on experienced players.

In addition to FC Bayern, Chelsea, Everton, and Olympique Marseille are also closely monitoring the development of the Belgian international. Should Fofana continue his strong form, interest is likely to increase further next year—and his name could once again appear on Munich’s agenda.

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