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Paul Akouokou leaving Olympique Lyonnais?
Paul Akouokou, who found himself out of favor at Lyon, will play for Real Saragosse in the Spanish second division until the end of the season. He was previously signed from Betis Sevilla in the summer of 2023 and played 14 matches across all competitions for Lyon. The loan does not include a purchase option.
According to Foot Mercato, Real Saragosse is interested in Paul Akouokou and is expected to reach an agreement with Olympique Lyonnais to finalize a paid loan deal worth less than 500,000 euros. Real Saragosse will also cover part of the player's salary. Akouokou is under contract with Lyon until June 2027, but the club is pushing him towards the exit as he is not in their plans. As an example, he was not called up for the pre-season training camp in Austria.
José Bordalás is interested in signing Paul Akouokou, a former Real Betis Balompié player currently in Ligue 1, as part of his demand for three midfield signings.
Lyon plans to sell more players such as Paul Akouokou to raise funds and avoid administrative relegation due to their heavy debt. The club needs to accumulate 100 million euros by the end of the season.
Paul Akouokou was put in the 'loft' by Olympique Lyonnais, indicating the club's intention to sell him.
Paul Akouokou is clearly being pushed towards the exit by Olympique Lyonnais.
Lyon does not count on Paul Akouokou and is looking to offload him.
Paul Akouokou is invited to find a new club quickly.
Paul Akouokou is being released from Lyon as he is not in the plans of the coach Pierre Sage. He can now transfer to any club for free.
Paul Akouokou has been excluded from Lyon's squad. The club, in agreement with coach Pierre Sage and sporting director David Friio, decided to remove players they no longer need due to financial problems. Akouokou and three other players have been told to find a new club.
Paul Akouakou, aged 26, has not convinced with his performance at Olympique Lyonnais. With 9 appearances for 318 minutes disputed with the Gones, he has not entered the field since February 23 against FC Metz. His transfer has been seen as a mistake costing 3 million euros for the Lyonnais. This is also troubling his former club, Real Betis Balompié, who are in financial difficulties and were hoping to gain from a resale of the player.
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