Juventus striker Openda has joined Lyon on loan for one season and will wear the number 17 jersey.

Lyon officially announced on Wednesday the loan signing of Belgian striker Lois Openda from Juventus until the end of the 2026/27 season. He will wear the number 17 jersey for Lyon, and the contract does not include any option to buy.

The official confirmation also states that Oppenda's loan fee is €3.5 million. As for his salary, Lyon will cover 40% of it.

The 26-year-old Oppenheimer, who grew up in the youth systems of Standard Liège and Club Brugge, made his professional debut on August 10, 2018, in a Belgian First Division A match. He subsequently played for Vitesse, Lens, and RB Leipzig, where he played a key role in RB Leipzig's victory in the 2023/24 German Super Cup.

In September 2025, Openda joined Juventus on a loan with an option to buy. To date, he has made 34 appearances for the Bianconeri, scoring 2 goals.

Following the signing, Openda stated, "I have heard a lot of positive things about the club and the city. I had an in-depth discussion with the manager, who explained his tactical philosophy and my role. We are both looking forward to working together."

“I’ve also been communicating a lot with my Belgian compatriots in the team and I can’t wait to play alongside them on the field. I love football and am eager to get back on the pitch as soon as possible, bring joy to the fans, and most importantly, win games.”

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