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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
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Saïd Benrahma leaves Lyon for Neom
Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the departure of Saïd Benrahma (29) to Neom SC, after the Saudi Arabian side decided to trigger their option to make the loan deal permanent. Lyon have revealed that they will receive €15m (including bonuses) from Neom for the Algerian international. A valued windfall with the club currently in an economic crisis, needing to prove to French football's financial watchdog that it has the funds to sustain itself for next season or face relegation to Ligue 2. Advertisement It's been a successful spell in the Gulf state for Benrahma, who scored 7 in 16 appearances in the Saudi Arabian second division, helping the club to their goal of winning promotion to the Saudi Pro League. Next season, he'll be joined by some familiar faces, with former Lyon teammate Alexandre Lacazette arriving at the club, while OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka is also expected to join the two former Ligue 1 players. GFFN | Nick Hartland
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
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Saïd Benrahma's move from Lyon to Neom confirmed
Saïd Benrahma's (29) permanent move from Olympique Lyonnais to Neom SC has been confirmed after the latter club confirmed their promotion to the Saudi Pro League. Benrahma left Lyon in January, just 12 months after joining the club, to join Neom in the Saudi second division. That loan deal included an obligation to make the move permanent in the event that promotion was secured. Neom were officially promoted on Tuesday and so the Algeria international's stay at the club will be extended. Advertisement L'Équipe understands that Lyon will receive €12m in the deal, whilst there is also a potential further €3m in bonuses. The winger has played 11 games since making the move to Saudi Arabia, scoring four goals and registering six assists. During his 12-month stint with Les Gones, Benrahma played a key role in the club's push towards the UEFA Europa League places, netting six goals and registering 10 assists. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
