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Zachary Athekame set to finish Lyon loan despite AC Milan interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 10:37 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Zachary Athekame set to finish Lyon loan despite AC Milan interest

Summary

Zachary Athekame is expected to complete his season-long loan at Olympique Lyonnais despite interest from AC Milan to recall him early. Since joining from Milan this summer, Athekame has scored two goals and provided three assists in nine appearances. He has become a vital player for Lyon under coach Paulo Fonseca. AC Milan did not include a buy option in Athekame's loan agreement, so he will return to the Italian club at the end of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Athekame joined Lyon on loan from AC Milan this summer.
•He has scored two goals and three assists in nine matches.
•Milan expressed interest in recalling him earlier.
•No buy option was included in the loan agreement.
•Athekame remains a key player for Lyon this season.

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10:37 AMYahoo Sports — Zachary Athekame to see out Lyon loan, despite AC Milan’s recall interest

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Zachary Athekame (21) has enjoyed an excellent start to life at Olympique Lyonnais. The Switzerland international joined over the summer on a season-long loan from AC Milan. The Italian club weren’t...
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