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Loïs Openda considers Lyon move amid Coventry City interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Loïs Openda considers Lyon move amid Coventry City interest

Summary

Loïs Openda, currently with Juventus, is reportedly open to joining Olympique Lyonnais this summer. Positive signals have been sent to Lyon, allowing a potential return to Ligue 1. However, Juventus prefers to send him to the Premier League with Coventry City expressing interest. Openda's future is uncertain after a challenging season, where he managed only two goals in 34 matches. The decision is critical as Lyon prepares for a Champions League qualifying match against Sparta Prague next month.

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Key Details

•Openda has sent positive signals to Lyon about a potential move.
•Juventus is keen to offload Openda due to his high salary.
•Coventry City has expressed significant interest in signing Openda.
•Lyon is preparing for a Champions League qualifying match in early August.
•Openda's contract with Juventus runs until 2030.

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Juventus’ Loïs Openda (26) is reportedly open to the idea of joining Olympique Lyonnais this summer, according to Foot Mercato.So much so that the Belgian is said to have sent positive signals to t...
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