Milan agreement to loan Athekame to Olympique Lyonnais
Milan have agreed the straight loan of Zachary Athekame to Olympique Lyonnais, claim French reports, with no option to make it permanent.There had already been suggestions today in the Italian media t...
Italian club Milan have agreed to loan player Zachary Athekame to French side Olympique Lyonnais, according to French reports. The loan arrangement is without an option to make it permanent at the end of the season. The news follows speculation in the Italian media that Athekame could be cut from the squad following a disappointing pre-season under new coach Ruben Amorim.
Athekame, a Swiss international, joined Milan last year from Young Boys for a fee of €10 million plus add-ons. Despite this significant investment, he struggled to make an impact with the Rossoneri, making only 29 competitive appearances and scoring two goals and providing two assists. Milan's contract with Athekame runs until June 2030.
However, his situation has now changed, with French transfer pundit Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport confirming that Lyon has agreed terms for a dry loan, meaning the player's return to Milan is guaranteed in the summer of 2027. During his time at Lyon, the club will cover Athekame's full salary.
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