Pawel Sulc Joins Olympique Lyon in €10 Million Move

Pawel Sulc has signed a contract with Olympique Lyon. He’ll stay at the club until June 2029 after moving from Viktoria Plzen. The transfer costs €7.5 million at first, with extra payments bringing the total to €10 million, as reported previously.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Olympique Lyon have signed Czech midfielder Pawel Sulc from Viktoria Plzen. It took several weeks of talks and competition from top European clubs, but he finally agreed to a long-term deal with Lyon. The technical staff at the club were impressed by Sulc’s energy, pressing ability, and threat in front of goal. At just 24, he has already made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals for the Czech national team. He is expected to become a key player in Lyon’s midfield.

OLYMPIQUE LYON BOLSTER SQUAD AFTER TOUGH SEASON

This signing follows a difficult 2024-25 season for Lyon. The team struggled with inconsistency and finished sixth in Ligue 1, narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification, according to recent reports. The club’s leadership is focused on improving the attacking lineup and overall depth, and Sulc’s addition fits well into that plan. After a strong season at Viktoria Plzen, where he scored goals, assisted, and displayed impressive creativity, Sulc caught the attention of many in Europe. He can play in various attacking midfield positions but prefers the left side. Lyon’s technical director said that Sulc’s signing shows the club’s ambition to climb back up the Ligue 1 standings.

WHAT NEXT FOR LYON AND SULC?

Pawel Sulc might join his new team as early as this weekend and could be involved in Lyon’s opening Ligue 1 match against Rennes. Lyon are keen to close the gap to their main rivals. They finished sixth last season, having qualified for the Europa League. Their upcoming match against 12th-placed Rennes is crucial for setting the tone for their campaign. Sulc’s goal will be to adapt quickly to Ligue 1 and help push Lyon back into European competitions for the 2025-26 season.