Olympique Lyonnais could see further changes to their squad in the coming days, with club CEO Michael Gerlinger and sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean confirming that additional player departures are possible. The announcement comes as several transfer windows across the globe remain open, offering a limited window for potential moves.
While most major European leagues have concluded their summer transfer business, clubs in Brazil and Saudi Arabia still have time to finalise their rosters. The Brazilian transfer window is set to close on September 11th, while Saudi clubs have until October 12th to complete any incoming transfers. These extended deadlines provide an opportunity for Lyon to potentially offload players who may not be central to their plans for the current season.
Key Players on the Radar
Among the players reportedly linked with an exit is 21-year-old Mathys De Carvalho. The young talent is understood to be close to joining Al-Diriyah, a club in Saudi Arabia. A move to the Saudi league would see De Carvalho join a growing list of players making the switch to the Middle East.
Experienced defender Nicolás Tagliafico also remains a potential departure. A proposed move for the 34-year-old to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid recently fell through. Despite this, reports indicate that Tagliafico could still leave Lyon, suggesting that both the player and the club may be open to finding a new destination before the remaining transfer windows close.
Another player whose future at the club appears uncertain is Alejandro Gómez Rodríguez. The 18-year-old midfielder could also be on his way out of Lyon. He has not been selected by manager Paulo Fonseca since the start of the season, a strong indicator that he may not feature prominently in the first-team plans.
With the deadlines for the Brazilian and Saudi transfer windows fast approaching, the coming weeks could prove decisive for these players and for Olympique Lyonnais as they look to finalise their squad for the remainder of the campaign.