Olympique Lyon are set to ship Leeds United goal Mahamadou Diawara to Royal Antwerp on a season lengthy mortgage with an possibility to purchase, Softfootball experiences.
Antwerp need Diawara as a possible alternative for Doumbia. The membership is in search of last-minute reinforcements earlier than the switch window closes in Belgium on September eighth. The Belgian membership lately bought Senne Lammens to Manchester United.
In response to soccer switch knowledgeable, Fabrizio Romano through his official X deal with, the deal is in its ultimate levels pending medicals as each golf equipment have already agreed to the participant transferring golf equipment. He wrote:
Perceive the deal is finished for Mahamadou Diawara from OL to Royal Antwerp.
€250k mortgage charge, €3m purchase possibility clause plus 10% sell-on clause, wage lined by Antwerp.
Medical approved and scheduled on Sunday.
Diawara made his Lyon debut again within the 2023/2024 season, the place he performed solely 12 matches in all competitions. Final season he featured in simply 4 video games for the facet earlier than being loaned out to fellow Ligue 1 facet Le Havre in January.
The 20-year-old began simply six of the 17 matches he performed in Ligue 1 throughout his time with Lyon and Le Havre, offering one help. His enjoying time has been so few and he needs to strive elsewhere this season.
Diawara may get extra enjoying time with the Belgium facet Antwerp regardless of having some sturdy choices in midfield like former Leicester man Dennis Praet, who performs alongside Mahamadou Doumbia and so they have been spectacular within the begin of the Professional League season.
Diawara’s enjoying fashion is characterised by his sturdy defensive attributes. He can play comfortably in midfield and in protection as he’s identified to get pleasure from tackling however he additionally contributes offensively by making performs and getting teammates open. Diawara additionally has box-to-box capability due to his sturdy work price and successful duels to regain possession. He additionally demonstrates good ball management and composure.
Royal Antwerp have loved an unbeaten begin to the season and can hope the addition of Diawara may also help them keep that type.
