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Jule Brand Joins Olympique Lyon on Three-Year Deal

The German national team star leaves VfL Wolfsburg on a free transfer as Lyon rebrands its women’s team and secures Groupama Stadium residency.

Brand läuft künftig für OL auf
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Overview

  • Jule Brand has officially signed a three-year contract with Olympique Lyon, running until summer 2028.
  • The 22-year-old winger departs VfL Wolfsburg after her contract expired, following three successful seasons that included two DFB-Pokal trophies and a Champions League final appearance.
  • Brand is regarded as Germany’s top offensive talent, with 59 national team caps and a bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • Olympique Lyon’s women’s team will debut under the new name OL Lyonnes and play permanently at the 59,000-seat Groupama Stadium starting next season.
  • Brand’s move aligns with broader trends of free transfers in women’s football and reflects growing investment in the sport’s professionalization and branding.