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Wolfsburg Signs Lyon’s Saël Kumbedi on Loan to Bolster Right Back

The 20-year-old French youth international joins to raise competition at the position under a loan that reportedly includes a €6 million purchase option.

Sael Kumbedi (l.) wechselt zu den Niedersachsen
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Overview

  • VfL Wolfsburg confirmed the loan arrival of Saël Kumbedi from Olympique Lyon as the club targets a young, dynamic right-back profile.
  • Sporting director Sebastian Schindzielorz said Kumbedi fits Wolfsburg’s plan for experience with development potential.
  • Kumbedi is expected to compete with Kilian Fischer for the starting role on the right side of defense, according to reporting.
  • Media reports cite a €1 million loan fee, a €6 million buy option, and a 15% share of any future profit for Lyon, as relayed by L’Équipe.
  • The defender has 52 Ligue 1 appearances plus four in the Europa League, is listed at a €7 million market value, and becomes Wolfsburg’s fifth summer signing.