Adryelson leaving Olympique Lyonnais?
RSC Anderlecht has announced the acquisition of Brazilian defender Adryelson on loan from Olympique Lyon, with an option to purchase. The French club shared all the deal details on their website, revealing that the purchase option is approximately six million euros, and they have secured a 10% resale option on any potential added value. Anderlecht is working to have Adryelson eligible to play against Royal Antwerp FC. Coach Hubert described him as a typical Brazilian defender, noting his explosive nature and healthy aggression, combined with an excellent leap despite not being the tallest.
RSC Anderlecht has reportedly reached an agreement with Olympique Lyon for the transfer of defender Adryelson.
Adryelson has been linked with a move to RSC Anderlecht amidst interest from other clubs including Trabzonspor. Despite the competition, Anderlecht is set to win the race for the Brazilian central defender. He has given the green light for the transfer and is traveling to Belgium to join the team. Medical tests are scheduled in Gent. The transfer involves a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option valued at 5 million euros. Adryelson was previously a champion in Brazil with Botafogo.
Adryelson is expected to move to RSC Anderlecht. The Brazilian midfielder is set to be loaned from Olympique Lyon, with a purchase option of approximately 5 million euros.
Lyon plans to sell more players such as Adryelson to raise funds and avoid administrative relegation due to their heavy debt. The club needs to accumulate 100 million euros by the end of the season.
Adryelson is being targeted by multiple clubs, with Urawa Red Diamonds showing interest. Olympique Lyonnais is asking for 10 million euros for the player. Discussions are ongoing with interested clubs.
Adryelson's loan at Botafogo ended with the year 2024. He is expected to be directed to a new destination during this winter transfer window.
Adryelson, who recently returned to Lyon after a loan spell at Botafogo, is a target for CSKA Moscow. The Russian club is willing to pay a 3.5 million Euro transfer fee.
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