Juventus Loan Lois Openda to Lyon in Season-Long Dry Deal
The club says the move will shift Openda’s wages to Lyon while giving him a chance to rebuild form so Juventus can pursue a sale next summer.
Overview
- Juventus issued a formal statement confirming Openda has joined Olympique Lyonnais on a dry loan to June 2027 for a €3.5m fee with no option to buy.
- The loan leaves Juventus in control of Openda’s registration because a dry loan contains no buy clause for the receiving club.
- Openda moved to Juventus from RB Leipzig last summer under a loan that carried an obligation to buy for roughly €42.75m, a structure that has complicated Juventus’ options.
- The striker struggled in 2025–26, scoring two goals in 34 competitive appearances and starting only nine times, which prompted the club to seek a temporary exit.
- Juventus expect Lyon to cover Openda’s wages and hope regular game time in France will restore his value so the club can attempt a higher-fee sale next summer.