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Corentin Tolisso extends contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2029

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Corentin Tolisso extends contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2029

Summary

Corentin Tolisso has signed an extension with Olympique Lyonnais, keeping him at the club until 2029. Originally set to expire in 2027, the new deal follows Tolisso's strong performance last season, where he scored 15 goals and assisted six times in 39 matches. Lyon's sporting director highlighted the importance of retaining the midfielder, balancing this with the club's financial considerations and wage bill structure. The new terms include a salary reduction, allowing Lyon more flexibility in the transfer market.

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•Tolisso's new contract extends his stay at Lyon for two additional years.
•He scored 15 goals and provided six assists last season.
•Lyon managed to lower his salary as part of the contract extension.
•The extension aligns with the club's need to manage its wage bill effectively.
•Tolisso returned to Lyon after a challenging tenure at Bayern Munich.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Corentin Tolisso extends Lyon deal

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Corentin Tolisso (31) has extended his contract at Olympique Lyonnais. His deal had been set to expire in 2027. His new deal runs until 2029.Lyon’s sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean said at the ...
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