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Keito Nakamura Transfer from Reims to Olympique Lyonnais
According to L'Équipe, Keito Nakamura has signed for OL from Reims as a joker in a direct transfer with a special structure. OL will pay one million euros this summer, with an additional 19 million euros in bonuses. Some of these bonuses are reportedly almost guaranteed by the end of the season, while others are considered very hypothetical. It is estimated that Keito Nakamura will ultimately cost around 10 million euros. The player signed a four-year contract and arrived in Lyon a few hours earlier for his medical. OL also registered him on the UEFA list in time, making him eligible to play in the Europa League.
According to L'Équipe, Keito Nakamura has signed for OL from Reims as a joker in a direct transfer with a special structure. OL will pay one million euros this summer, with an additional 19 million euros in bonuses. Some of these bonuses are reportedly almost guaranteed by the end of the season, while others are considered very hypothetical. It is estimated that Keito Nakamura will ultimately cost around 10 million euros. The player signed a four-year contract and arrived in Lyon a few hours earlier for his medical. OL also registered him on the UEFA list in time, making him eligible to play in the Europa League.
L'Équipe reports that on Wednesday, the day after the transfer window closed, Lyon announced the recruitment of Keito Nakamura from Reims (L2). The 'jokers' rule allows Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs to register a new player between September and December, provided the player comes from another French club.
L'Équipe reports that on Wednesday, the day after the transfer window closed, Lyon announced the recruitment of Keito Nakamura from Reims (L2). The 'jokers' rule allows Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs to register a new player between September and December, provided the player comes from another French club.
Keito Nakamura has signed with Olympique Lyonnais until June 2030. Nakamura arrives from Stade de Reims as a joker, recruited after the closure of the transfer window. Olympique Lyonnais paid a transfer fee of one million euros, which could reach up to 19 million euros in bonuses. According to L'Equipe, half of these bonuses seem very difficult to achieve. Stade de Reims retains a 12.5% interest on any potential future transfer of Nakamura.
Keito Nakamura has signed with Olympique Lyonnais until June 2030. Nakamura arrives from Stade de Reims as a joker, recruited after the closure of the transfer window. Olympique Lyonnais paid a transfer fee of one million euros, which could reach up to 19 million euros in bonuses. According to L'Equipe, half of these bonuses seem very difficult to achieve. Stade de Reims retains a 12.5% interest on any potential future transfer of Nakamura.
According to L'Équipe, Lyon was forced to sign Keito Nakamura from Reims as a joker because of a registration setback. The club did not register a replacement for the Belgian player before the deadline.
According to L'Équipe, Lyon was forced to sign Keito Nakamura from Reims as a joker because of a registration setback. The club did not register a replacement for the Belgian player before the deadline.
An agreement has been reached for Keito Nakamura, who was waiting for the Fofana deal to be unblocked before signing. The Reims player has undergone his medical examination. It was reported that he is expected to sign for OL this morning or at the start of the afternoon.
An agreement has been reached for Keito Nakamura, who was waiting for the Fofana deal to be unblocked before signing. The Reims player has undergone his medical examination. It was reported that he is expected to sign for OL this morning or at the start of the afternoon.
Keito Nakamura is expected to join Olympique Lyonnais as a joker after the transfer window's closure. An agreement was reached with Reims on Tuesday, but the transaction could not be completed in time due to Malick Fofana's hesitations about his future destination. According to RMC Sport, Keito Nakamura is now expected at OL on Wednesday. The deal is a paid loan of 2 million euros with a purchase obligation of approximately 11 million euros, excluding bonuses.
Keito Nakamura is expected to join Olympique Lyonnais as a joker after the transfer window's closure. An agreement was reached with Reims on Tuesday, but the transaction could not be completed in time due to Malick Fofana's hesitations about his future destination. According to RMC Sport, Keito Nakamura is now expected at OL on Wednesday. The deal is a paid loan of 2 million euros with a purchase obligation of approximately 11 million euros, excluding bonuses.
According to L'Équipe, Keito Nakamura is set to join Olympique Lyonnais from Reims on a paid loan of 2 million euros with an obligation to buy for approximately 11 million euros, excluding bonuses. Nakamura is reportedly already on his way to Lyon to undergo his medical examination. The completion of the transfer is conditional on the departure of Malick Fofana.
According to L'Équipe, Keito Nakamura is set to join Olympique Lyonnais from Reims on a paid loan of 2 million euros with an obligation to buy for approximately 11 million euros, excluding bonuses. Nakamura is reportedly already on his way to Lyon to undergo his medical examination. The completion of the transfer is conditional on the departure of Malick Fofana.
According to RMC Sport, Olympique Lyonnais has reached a total agreement with Reims for the transfer of Keito Nakamura for an estimated 20 million euros, including bonuses. The Japanese winger is scheduled to undergo his medical examination on Tuesday afternoon before signing a four-year contract with OL.
According to RMC Sport, Olympique Lyonnais has reached a total agreement with Reims for the transfer of Keito Nakamura for an estimated 20 million euros, including bonuses. The Japanese winger is scheduled to undergo his medical examination on Tuesday afternoon before signing a four-year contract with OL.
Discussions between the different parties are now very positive and the transfer of Keito Nakamura to Lyon is at an advanced stage. According to a source, Keito Nakamura's medical examination has been scheduled, and an agreement is being formed for a permanent transfer of 20 million euros including bonuses.
Discussions between the different parties are now very positive and the transfer of Keito Nakamura to Lyon is at an advanced stage. According to a source, Keito Nakamura's medical examination has been scheduled, and an agreement is being formed for a permanent transfer of 20 million euros including bonuses.
At the start of the transfer window, the management of Stade de Reims was expecting an offer of about €25 million for Keito Nakamura. According to the information, Nakamura has agreed to join Olympique Lyonnais and wants to join the club. Discussions are positive between all parties, and Olympique Lyonnais hopes to finalize the transfer before the transfer window ends. The player had previously been the subject of interest from OM.
At the start of the transfer window, the management of Stade de Reims was expecting an offer of about €25 million for Keito Nakamura. According to the information, Nakamura has agreed to join Olympique Lyonnais and wants to join the club. Discussions are positive between all parties, and Olympique Lyonnais hopes to finalize the transfer before the transfer window ends. The player had previously been the subject of interest from OM.
According to RMC Sport, Lyon is speeding up its efforts to sign Keito Nakamura from Reims to replace Malick Fofana.
According to RMC Sport, Lyon is speeding up its efforts to sign Keito Nakamura from Reims to replace Malick Fofana.
Olympique Lyonnais is exploring signing Keito Nakamura and has made inquiries about him. The club considers the 26-year-old left winger a primary target to replace Malick Fofana, whose departure is considered increasingly probable because OL seeks to sell players to balance its accounts. Nakamura is under contract with Stade de Reims until June 2028 but has a negotiated exit agreement with the club's management following their relegation to Ligue 2. The Japanese international has 29 caps and 11 goals for his country. He had an individually successful 2025-2026 season, with 14 goals and 3 assists in the league. His current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Other clubs linked with a move for the player are Hull City, Beşiktaş, and Everton.
Olympique Lyonnais is exploring signing Keito Nakamura and has made inquiries about him. The club considers the 26-year-old left winger a primary target to replace Malick Fofana, whose departure is considered increasingly probable because OL seeks to sell players to balance its accounts. Nakamura is under contract with Stade de Reims until June 2028 but has a negotiated exit agreement with the club's management following their relegation to Ligue 2. The Japanese international has 29 caps and 11 goals for his country. He had an individually successful 2025-2026 season, with 14 goals and 3 assists in the league. His current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Other clubs linked with a move for the player are Hull City, Beşiktaş, and Everton.
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