Malick Fofana Eyes Future at Lyon Amid Champions League Hopes
Belgium international winger Malick Fofana, 21, expressed interest in staying with Lyon for another season if Paulo Fonseca’s Les Gones secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League, according to Sacha Tavolieri. Lyon’s European hopes will be determined on Wednesday as they face Fenerbahçe in a critical Champions League playoffs return leg. The teams are level after a 1-1 draw in Turkey earlier this week.
A loss on Wednesday would see Lyon relegated to the Europa League group stage. Tavolieri reports that Fofana’s position seems to be firm, especially with only nine days remaining in the summer transfer window. He netted a goal in Lyon’s recent 2-0 victory over Toulouse, despite Fonseca implementing several changes in preparation for the upcoming match against Fenerbahçe. Sources indicate that Fofana may consider a move at the end of the season.
Belgium international winger Malick Fofana (21) would be keen on remaining in Lyon for another campaign should Paulo Fonseca’s Les Gones qualify for the UEFA Champions League, according to Sacha Tavolieri. Lyon will learn their European fate on Wednesday as they host Fenerbahçe in a make-or-break Champions League playoffs return leg. Both sides are on equal terms after this week’s 1-1 draw in Turkey. Should they lose on Wednesday, Lyon would play in the Europa League group stage.
Tavolieri adds that Fofana’s decision appears to be clear, with only nine days left for this summer’s transfer window. The Belgian was on the scoresheet on Saturday with Lyon winning 2-0 against Toulouse, despite Fonseca making wholesome changes in anticipation of Wednesday’s home clash against Fenerbahçe. The report understands that Fofana would entertain an exit at the end of the season.
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