Lyon agrees to sign Borussia Dortmund's Julien Duranville for €5.5 million

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Lyon agrees to sign Borussia Dortmund's Julien Duranville for €5.5 million
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 9:55 PMYahoo SportsLyon reach agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville
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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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