After the news that Pablo Fornals will be a Real Betis player, it’s now the turn of Lyon to be able to rejoice in the signing of a West Ham United player.
The Hammers were blamed by both clubs for the last minute collapses of the transfers of the Spaniard and Saïd Benrahma, and both appealed to FIFA to allow them to go through
In the end, as L’Equipe reveal, the two teams will be able to welcome the West Ham players, as the English FA have given their approval for the deal to go ahead for the Algeria international.
The player had already signed his contract with Lyon on Thursday afternoon for what will now be a €5m loan with a €15m option to buy.
He will be wearing the number 17 at the Ligue 1 side, and, depending on how he does and whether the Ligue 1 club get relegated or not, could end up staying there longer.
L’Equipe explain that he will be available for Sunday’s game against Montpellier and should be expected to train on Saturday with his new teammates.
On X, formerly Twitter, journalist Hugo Guillemet explains there are ‘no more obstacles’ and the transfer ‘will be made official’ this evening.
