Eagle Football Group: Yaremchuk Loaned to OL with Purchase Option
Olympique Lyonnais announces the arrival of Ukrainian international striker Roman Yaremchuk until June 30, 2026, in the form of a loan with a purchase option. Eagle Football Group, the parent company of OL, officially confirms this operation on February 2, 2026.
Loan Details and Player Background
Roman Yaremchuk joins Olympique Lyonnais on a loan agreement amounting to €1.5 million, with a purchase option set at €5 million. The loan extends until June 30, 2026. Born in 1995 in Lviv, the striker brings high-level experience gained notably at KAA Gent (2017-2021), Benfica Lisbon, Club Bruges, and Olympiakos, where he clinched three trophies in 2024 (Championship, National Cup, and Super Cup).
Career Achievements and International Experience
Roman Yaremchuk has participated in over 400 professional matches and has been capped 65 times by the Ukraine national team, contributing to the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. He has scored 117 goals in his career. The 1.91m tall player began his professional career at Dynamo Kyiv in 2016, before making a significant impact at KAA Gent with 61 goals in 152 appearances.
