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Steeve Kango to sign professional contract with Lyon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Steeve Kango to sign professional contract with Lyon

Summary

French youth international Steeve Kango, 19, is expected to sign his first professional contract with Olympique Lyonnais in the coming days. Kango has already made six appearances for Lyon, including a start in a UEFA Europa League match against Celta Vigo. Known for his versatility as a defender, Kango can play both right-back and left-back. His signing will mark another success for the club's Meyzieu academy, which has produced several talented players in recent years. Details about the contract and the timeline for his official signing are yet to be confirmed.

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Key Details

•Kango set to sign with Olympique Lyonnais.
•He is 19 years old and a French youth international.
•The defender has made six senior appearances.
•He started in a UEFA Europa League game this season.
•Lyon's Meyzieu academy continues to produce young players.

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5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Steeve Kango set to sign first professional contract with Lyon

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French youth international Steeve Kango (19) is set to sign his first professional contract with Olympiquye Lyonnais in the coming days, according to a report from L’Équipe. The teenager is set to ...
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