Clinton Mata: Olympique Lyonnais Contract Extension
Clinton Mata, a central defender who can also play as a right-back, has extended his contract with Olympique Lyonnais until June 2028. Mata has been at the club since the summer of 2023 and is considered an important player in the squad, having played 40 matches in the 2024-2025 season. The contract extension was officially announced by Olympique Lyonnais on August 13, 2025.
Clinton Mata is set to be rewarded with a contract extension by Olympique Lyonnais following a convincing season. According to Le Parisien, an agreement between the club and the versatile Angolan defender is imminent. He joined Lyon in the summer of 2023 from FC Bruges for 5 million euros. The new contract is expected to run until June 2028.
Clinton Mata is in discussions to extend his contract with Olympique Lyonnais for two additional seasons beyond 2026. The negotiations are reportedly progressing well according to Le Parisien. Mata joined Olympique Lyonnais from Club Bruges two years ago for 5 million euros and has become a key player for the team.
Olympique Lyonnais wants to extend Clinton Mata's contract. The club plans to start negotiations for his contract extension in the coming weeks. Previously, Galatasaray showed interest in Mata, but their approach was repelled by Lyon in February.
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