Lois Openda is spending this season on loan at Lyon, and Juventus hopes he will rediscover his best form with the team so that he can earn a permanent move away from Turin.
Openda spent last season at Juventus but did not meet expectations, struggling for form and eventually falling out of favour as Luciano Spalletti quickly concluded that the Belgian was not the type of striker he wanted to use.
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At Lyon, Openda starts almost every game and has been in fine form for the Ligue 1 side. His performances have raised expectations that the French club could make his move permanent at the end of the season.
Lyon faces financial obstacles
If Openda’s performances alone were taken into account, Lyon would seemingly have a strong reason to confirm a permanent move for the striker. However, the situation is more complicated because of the club’s financial difficulties.
Tuttomercatoweb claims that Lyon has serious financial problems, which limit how much the club can spend. As a result, they may not be able to afford Openda’s transfer fee while also covering his wages.
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The French side could therefore look for another loan spell for the attacker, particularly if they want to keep him after his current season. Such an arrangement, however, would not suit Juventus, who want to sell him permanently when the season ends.
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Openda wants a permanent solution
Juventus will be hoping that Openda’s performances continue to attract attention from other clubs before the end of the campaign. A strong finish could increase the number of potential destinations available to him and give the Italian club more opportunities to find a permanent buyer.
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For Openda, a permanent solution would also provide clarity over his future after an unsuccessful spell in Turin. His current form at Lyon has given him the opportunity to rebuild his reputation and demonstrate the qualities that Juventus expected when they brought him to the club.
If Lyon cannot complete a permanent transfer because of its financial limitations, Openda may have to consider other options. Juventus is unlikely to favour another temporary move, meaning the striker’s performances could prove important in attracting a club prepared to sign him permanently.
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