Lyon's Paulo Fonseca confirms club's intent to retain Malick Fofana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca stated the club does not intend to sell defender Malick Fofana ahead of the transfer deadline. Fofana has been a pivotal player for Lyon, particularly noted for his performance in the Champions League playoffs. Roma has shown interest but would need to increase their offer above €35 million to secure his transfer. Fofana has expressed a willingness to join Roma, but negotiations between the clubs remain unresolved.
- •Paulo Fonseca emphasizes Lyon's commitment to keeping Malick Fofana.
- •Fofana was instrumental in Lyon's Champions League playoff match.
- •Roma interested but must elevate their €35 million offer.
- •Fofana has approved a move to Roma if an agreement is reached.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca: “We don’t want to sell Fofana.”
"Roma are yet to complete their squad, and Gian Piero Gasperini is expecting an attacking reinforcement in the final hours of the transfer window. The Giallorossi coach hopes to bring to Trigoria the r...
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