Lyon break transfer record with move for Forest's Niakhate
Senegal international Moussa Niakhate has completed a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest to Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais, the French side announced on Thursday.
The 28-year old defender, who joined Forest from Mainz in 2022, spent the last two seasons in the Premier League appearing in 35 games.
Olympique Lyonnais said in a statement that they would pay β¬31.9 million to Nottingham Forest, making it the highest transfer fee ever for the club.
The move follows the signing of former Forest midfielder Orel Mangala, who completed a permanent transfer to Lyon worth around β¬17.7 million on Tuesday.
Niakhate will stay at the club until June 30, 2028.
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β Olympique Lyonnais π¬π§πΊπΈ (@OL_English) July 4, 2024
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