Orel Mangala

Recent reports from June 2026 suggest Bologna is targeting the player, with a potential loan including a €7 million purchase option. Other reports from the same period state Bologna would aim for a permanent deal below €10 million, with one newspaper estimating his price at €10 million. This is a significant drop from past valuations; in September 2024, Lyon reportedly asked Fiorentina for a total package between €25-30 million. Lyon's acquisition from Nottingham Forest in July 2024 was for a confirmed €23.4 million, following an initial €11.7 million loan fee in February 2024.

Our valuation for Orel Mangala is primarily driven by recent, consistent reports linking him to Bologna. The figures discussed, including a €7 million purchase option and a permanent deal valued under €10 million, reflect a significant decrease from the €23.4 million Lyon paid in 2024. This drop is justified by his serious knee injury in 2025, subsequent lack of playing time, and Lyon's reported need to sell, which weakens their negotiating position.