Loïs Openda is seeking a transfer to Olympique Lyonnais, with the Belgian forward reportedly urging Juventus to accept the move. According to L’Equipe, Openda has made his desire to join the French club known to the Juventus hierarchy, and Lyon already have a contractual agreement in place with the player.
The potential transfer is likely to be a loan deal, potentially including an option to buy. However, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Openda is still expected to feature for Juventus in their upcoming friendly match against Standard Liège on Saturday.
Openda previously enjoyed a prolific spell in Ligue 1 with RC Lens, scoring 21 goals during the 2022-2023 season. He then moved to RB Leipzig, where he continued to impress with 24 goals in his first Bundesliga campaign.
His time at Juventus has been less successful, with Openda finding the net only twice in 34 appearances. This lack of consistent game time and goalscoring form has prompted him to seek a move away from Turin, hoping to rediscover his form with Lyon. The move presents an opportunity for Openda to reignite his career in a league he knows well, while Lyon would gain a proven goalscorer to bolster their attacking options. This transfer could provide Openda with a platform to regain his confidence and potentially earn a return to a top European club in the future.
