Orel Mangala Transfers Permanently to Olympique Lyonnais

Belgian international Orel Mangala has finalized his permanent move from Nottingham Forest to Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais. After being loaned to Lyon in January, the midfielder played a crucial role in the team's revival, helping them finish sixth in the league. The transfer is reportedly worth around 15 million pounds.

Belgium international Orel Mangala has completed a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest to Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday. The 26-year-old midfielder spent the first half of last season with Forest before being loaned to Lyon during the January transfer window, with the Ligue 1 side deciding to make the deal permanent.

Details were not disclosed but British media reported the deal was worth around 15 million pounds ($19.00 million). Mangala, who played at Euro 2024, had a role in Lyon's turnaround last season as they climbed out of the relegation zone to secure a sixth-place finish.

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