Lyon needs to raise €100m from player sales after Champions League exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lyon's elimination from the final UEFA Champions League qualifying round by Fenerbahçe means the club must raise €100 million through player sales. Despite scoring two goals in the second half that were ruled out, Lyon exited after conceding two goals in the first half. With less than a week remaining in the transfer window, Lyon is expected to be active in selling players to meet this financial target before next summer.
- •Lyon eliminated by Fenerbahçe in UEFA Champions League qualifying.
- •Lyon must raise €100 million from player sales.
- •Two second-half goals for Lyon were ruled out.
- •Less than one week remains in the transfer window.
- •Lyon expected to be active in the transfer market.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon forced to raise €100m in player sales following Champions League exit
"After being eliminated in the final UEFA Champions League qualifying round by Fenerbahçe, Lyon will need to raise a significant amount of funds through player sales to cover the financial implication...
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