Overview

• Advisor Frederico Pena said Malick Fofana "belongs" at clubs such as Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
• Pena explained the 20-year-old stayed at Lyon because he felt valued and did not want to take an unnecessary risk.
• Lyon general manager Michael Gerlinger said discussions with the player and his camp concluded he will remain for at least another season.
• Everton and Fulham were reported to have explored packages close to €45m, with Saudi side Al-Ittihad also making an approach last summer.
• Fofana cost Lyon €17m from Gent in January 2024 and posted 11 goals and seven assists in 41 games last season, as Liverpool invested heavily in new forwards.