Spalletti expels Openda from Juve

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Lois Openda, a 26-year-old Belgian forward, will leave Juventus Turin to play on loan at Olympique Lyon for the 2026-2027 season. The French club will pay 3 million euros, cover his entire salary, and there is no buy option included in the agreement.

The deal is closed between the clubs and pending final procedures, including the medical check-up. Openda is not part of Luciano Spalletti's plans after scoring only one goal in 24 Serie A matches during his first season in Turin.

Lois Openda goes on loan for 3 million euros

Juventus Turin agreed to a simple loan until June 30, 2027. Lyon will pay 3 million euros for the loan and will fully cover the forward's wages, a condition that will allow the Italian club to reduce its wage bill next season.

The agreement does not include a buy option or obligation. Therefore, Lois Openda will have to return to Juventus when the season ends unless both clubs subsequently negotiate a permanent transfer through a separate deal.

The forward is under contract with the Italian club until 2030. This contract duration explains why the club prioritized a temporary exit rather than accepting a sale below the investment made when acquiring him from RB Leipzig.

Openda arrived in Turin in the summer of 2025 through a loan deal that included a buy obligation. The operation amounted to about 45 million euros, including the initial payment and the subsequent acquisition of his rights.

Luciano Spalletti did not count on Openda

The Belgian's performance did not meet expectations. Openda played 24 Serie A matches, but was only a starter in a small portion of them, ending the season with one goal and no assists.

His overall record in all competitions was two goals in 33 appearances. The lack of playing time increased during the second half of the season when Luciano Spalletti stopped using him regularly in the attacking rotation.

The coach confirmed the departure after Juventus defeated Standard Liege 1-0 in a friendly. Spalletti acknowledged that the coaching staff couldn't make the most of the player's abilities and wished him luck for his upcoming time in France.

Openda was left out of the squad for that game due to ongoing negotiations. His absence prevented any physical risks before completing the medical check-up and signing the necessary paperwork with Lyon.

Lyon regains an experienced forward in France

Joining Lyon will mark Lois Openda's return to French football. The forward previously played in Ligue 1 with Lens during the 2022-2023 season, where he scored 21 goals in 38 league matches.

That season paved the way for his move to RB Leipzig. In Germany, he netted 24 goals in 34 Bundesliga games in his first season, figures that contrast with his subsequent performance in Serie A.

The next steps involve the medical check-up and signing the loan contract. After that, Lois Openda will join Lyon's preseason, while Juventus Turin will retain his rights until 2030 and reassess his future in the summer of 2027.

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