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Zachary Athekame Transfer from Milan to Olympique Lyonnais
AC Milan considered recalling Zachary Athekame from his loan at Lyon in January. According to RMC, he will finish the 2026-2027 season at Lyon. Even though Milan showed an interest in bringing the player back, Zachary Athekame is content at Lyon and wants to continue his time with the current Ligue 1 leaders. The loan is not expected to be ended this winter.
AC Milan considered recalling Zachary Athekame from his loan at Lyon in January. According to RMC, he will finish the 2026-2027 season at Lyon. Even though Milan showed an interest in bringing the player back, Zachary Athekame is content at Lyon and wants to continue his time with the current Ligue 1 leaders. The loan is not expected to be ended this winter.
According to CalcioMercato, Milan are interested in recalling Zachary Athekame from his loan at Lyon this January. Milan wants Zachary Athekame to return in January.
According to CalcioMercato, Milan are interested in recalling Zachary Athekame from his loan at Lyon this January. Milan wants Zachary Athekame to return in January.
Tuttomercato reports that Zachary Athekame, who is on loan at Lyon from Milan, has made 7 appearances, scoring two goals and providing 3 assists. The loan is helping Athekame grow in value and maturity. His market value has reportedly at least doubled from the approximately 10 million euros that was agreed by Igli Tare with Young Boys.
Tuttomercato reports that Zachary Athekame, who is on loan at Lyon from Milan, has made 7 appearances, scoring two goals and providing 3 assists. The loan is helping Athekame grow in value and maturity. His market value has reportedly at least doubled from the approximately 10 million euros that was agreed by Igli Tare with Young Boys.
Grégory Lorenzi stated that Olympique de Marseille attempted to sign Zachary Athekame. Athekame is a full-back who was loaned to Olympique Lyonnais by AC Milan. Lorenzi said that both the coach and he had meetings with the player and other players via videoconference, but it was not possible to complete the deal.
Grégory Lorenzi stated that Olympique de Marseille attempted to sign Zachary Athekame. Athekame is a full-back who was loaned to Olympique Lyonnais by AC Milan. Lorenzi said that both the coach and he had meetings with the player and other players via videoconference, but it was not possible to complete the deal.
Zachary Athekame, who departed Milan for Olympique Lyon on a dry loan over the summer, gave comments to RSI. He stated that he evaluates his first season with Milan positively and that he felt good in a league that was new and more tactical. Athekame also said that following a change on the bench, he spoke with the new coach and then made the decision to change teams. He stated that he felt very good in Milan and is a Milan player, and that while he is now in Lyon, his desire is to return.
Zachary Athekame, who departed Milan for Olympique Lyon on a dry loan over the summer, gave comments to RSI. He stated that he evaluates his first season with Milan positively and that he felt good in a league that was new and more tactical. Athekame also said that following a change on the bench, he spoke with the new coach and then made the decision to change teams. He stated that he felt very good in Milan and is a Milan player, and that while he is now in Lyon, his desire is to return.
Olympique Lyon announced that Zachary Athekame has been loaned from AC Milan until June 30, 2027, in a deal that does not include a purchase option. Lyon cited Zachary Athekame's speed, physical strength, and versatility as reasons for the transfer, adding that he will increase coach Paulo Fonseca's squad options.
Olympique Lyon announced that Zachary Athekame has been loaned from AC Milan until June 30, 2027, in a deal that does not include a purchase option. Lyon cited Zachary Athekame's speed, physical strength, and versatility as reasons for the transfer, adding that he will increase coach Paulo Fonseca's squad options.
Zachary Athekame has joined Olympique Lyonnais from AC Milan on a loan for the entire season. The agreement does not include a purchase option. The player needed more playing time. He will not be available for the upcoming Champions League play-off against Fenerbahçe because the UEFA registration deadline has passed.
Zachary Athekame has joined Olympique Lyonnais from AC Milan on a loan for the entire season. The agreement does not include a purchase option. The player needed more playing time. He will not be available for the upcoming Champions League play-off against Fenerbahçe because the UEFA registration deadline has passed.
Olympique Lyonnais has announced that Zachary Athekame has joined the club from AC Milan on a one-season loan which does not include a purchase option. Zachary Athekame is a Swiss U21 international and played 27 matches in Serie A in his previous season.
Olympique Lyonnais has announced that Zachary Athekame has joined the club from AC Milan on a one-season loan which does not include a purchase option. Zachary Athekame is a Swiss U21 international and played 27 matches in Serie A in his previous season.
According to Tuttomercato, Zachary Athekame's loan move from Milan to Lione is confirmed. The decision was made because the future at Milan on the right wing favors Samuel Chukwueze over Athekame. Athekame had joined Milan from Young Boys for a fee of 10 million plus a 10% resale clause and signed a contract until 2030.
According to Tuttomercato, Zachary Athekame's loan move from Milan to Lione is confirmed. The decision was made because the future at Milan on the right wing favors Samuel Chukwueze over Athekame. Athekame had joined Milan from Young Boys for a fee of 10 million plus a 10% resale clause and signed a contract until 2030.
According to RMC Sport and Fabrizio Romano, Olympique Lyonnais has signed Zachary Athekame. The 21-year-old right-back will temporarily depart from AC Milan to join Lyon for a one-season loan, which does not include a purchase option.
According to RMC Sport and Fabrizio Romano, Olympique Lyonnais has signed Zachary Athekame. The 21-year-old right-back will temporarily depart from AC Milan to join Lyon for a one-season loan, which does not include a purchase option.
Fabrice Hawkins reported that Olympique Lyon have reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan to sign 21-year-old Swiss right-back Zachary Athekame on a loan deal. The arrangement is a straight loan, and Lyon will cover 100% of the player's salary. Athekame, who has 17 caps for the Switzerland U21 team, joined Milan in August 2025 and is under contract until 2030. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €15.00m.
Fabrice Hawkins reported that Olympique Lyon have reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan to sign 21-year-old Swiss right-back Zachary Athekame on a loan deal. The arrangement is a straight loan, and Lyon will cover 100% of the player's salary. Athekame, who has 17 caps for the Switzerland U21 team, joined Milan in August 2025 and is under contract until 2030. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €15.00m.
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