Borussia Dortmund's attacker Julien Duranville is set for a surprise move to Olympique Lyon. The 20-year-old Belgian is said to have already reached an agreement with the French top club.
What happened?
Borussia Dortmund had signed Duranville in early 2023 for a transfer fee of 8.5 million euros from RSC Anderlecht. However, the German vice-champion had to pay a total of 13 million euros for Duranville due to previously unknown bonus payments.
Why is this important for Borussia Dortmund?
Duranville was unable to fulfill his potential in Dortmund due to recurring injury problems. To date, the 20-year-old has only played 27 competitive games for Dortmund's first team.
What's next?
The negotiations between the two clubs are still ongoing, but according to Sky, they are on a good track. Including bonus payments, Lyon will pay 8.5 million euros in transfer fees for Duranville.
| Date | Event | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Transfer from RSC Anderlecht to Borussia Dortmund | 8.5 million euros |
| 2026 | Last match of Borussia Dortmund | Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund |
Borussia Dortmund is currently in 2nd place in the Bundesliga, 16 points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The team has scored 70 goals and conceded 34 goals this season, resulting in a positive goal difference of +36.
