Transfer: Lyon closing in on Mohamed Ouedraogo

Burkinabè full-back tops Lyon's wish list

Africa 22 June 2026 at 15:38

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Transfer: Lyon closing in on Mohamed Ouedraogo

Mohamed Ouedraogo is on the verge of a pivotal moment in his career. According to "Foot Mercato," the Burkinabè international left-back is about to sign with Olympique Lyonnais.

Mohamed Ouedraogo, 23, plays as a left-back. After moving to Austria from Majestic FC, he quickly made a name for himself at SCR Altach. He featured in 35 matches last season, netting 4 goals and providing 4 assists, underlining his consistency and talent. The Burkinabè international, who has 9 caps for his country, has emerged as a prime target for Olympique Lyonnais.

Mercato: Mohamed Ouedraogo is on Lyon's radar

According to "Foot Mercato," Mohamed Ouedraogo could soon join Olympique Lyonnais.

The French club leads the race to sign the left-back, who had a standout season with SCR Altach in Austria. pic.twitter.com/t5BZvmoXoF
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Valued at €1.2 million by Transfermarkt, Mohamed Ouedraogo is attracting interest from several clubs, but Lyon have taken a decisive step forward according to Foot Mercato.

With Champions League qualifiers approaching, Lyon's management sees the 23-year-old left-back as a strong addition to compete with Nicolas Tagliafico and to replace the departing Abner. If the deal goes through, the Burkinabè international could soon be showcasing his talent on Europe's biggest stage.