Lyon agrees to sign Borussia Dortmund's Julien Duranville for €5.5 million
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Olympique Lyonnais has reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for winger Julien Duranville, valued at €5.5 million, excluding bonuses. The 20-year-old Belgian international is set to sign a five-year contract. Duranville, who struggled for playing time at Dortmund, recently spent half of the last season on loan at FC Basel. Lyon is also exploring a deal for Mads Bidstrup, indicating ongoing roster changes ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Lyon targets Duranville as a replacement for departing Afonso Moreira.
- •Duranville spent last season on loan at FC Basel, scoring twice.
- •The deal is reported at €5.5 million, not including bonuses.
- •Duranville is expected to sign a five-year contract with Lyon.
- •Lyon is also pursuing a deal for Mads Bidstrup.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Lyon identify Julien Duranville as Afonso Moreira’s replacement as agreement is reached with Dortmund
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lyon reach agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville
"According to a report from Sky Germany, Lyon have identified Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville (20) as their replacement for the departing Afonso Moreira (21). The Portuguese forward looks set ...
"Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Julien Duranville (20), according to a report from L’Équipe. Lyon had been targeting the Belgium international as a r...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:35 PMLyon identify Julien Duranville as Afonso Moreira’s replacement as agreement is reached with Dortmund
According to a report from Sky Germany, Lyon have identified Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville (20) as their replacement for the departing Afonso Moreira (21). The Portuguese forward looks set ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:55 PMLyon reach agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville
Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Julien Duranville (20), according to a report from L’Équipe. Lyon had been targeting the Belgium international as a r...
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