Lyon needs to raise €100m from player sales after Champions League exit

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lyon needs to raise €100m from player sales after Champions League exit
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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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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