Malick Fofana, a prominent player for Olympique Lyon, is reportedly being encouraged to leave the club due to financial difficulties. In spite of his outstanding performances and his recent debut for the Belgian national team, Lyon's financial predicament requires them to sell key players such as Fofana to generate funds. Fofana is under contract with Lyon until 2028 and has a market value of 15 million euros. Lyon had previously paid approximately 20 million euros to secure him from KAA Gent.