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Mads Bidstrup signs with Lyon from RB Salzburg on five-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Mads Bidstrup signs with Lyon from RB Salzburg on five-year deal

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais has signed Mads Bidstrup from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year contract. The Dane was an important player for Salzburg, starting 34 of 36 matches this season and contributing one assist. Lyon is reinforcing their squad ahead of the preliminary rounds of the UEFA Champions League, having also confirmed the signing of Kail Boudache. The total deal for Bidstrup is worth €10.5m with potential bonuses of €3m., Julien Duranville is expected to join from Borussia Dortmund for €5.5m following the departure of Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen.

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By the Numbers

•Lyon confirms signing Mads Bidstrup from RB Salzburg.
•Bidstrup has signed a five-year contract.
•Total transfer fee is €10.5m plus €3m in bonuses.
•Lyon is preparing for UEFA Champions League preliminary rounds.
•Julien Duranville's arrival from Borussia Dortmund is expected soon.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Mads Bidstrup joins Lyon from RB Salzburg

What they're saying

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Olympique Lyonnais have confirmed the signing of Mads Bidstrup from Red Bull Salzburg. The Dane has signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 club.An undisputed starter for Thomas Letsch’s team, Bids...
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