OL Transfers Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen for Up to €33.6M
Olympique Lyonnais has announced the transfer of its young Portuguese forward Afonso Moreira to the Bundesliga. The deal is valued at €33.6M, including bonuses and a stake in future capital gains.
A Profitable Sale After Just One Season
OL has transferred Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen for a fee that could reach €33.6M, of which €4.1M are in bonuses. The Lyon club will also receive 10% of any future capital gain from the player's subsequent transfer. The young Portuguese, who joined in the summer of 2025 from Sporting Portugal for €2M, has generated significant capital gain in just one season. In his first full year at the highest level of French football, Moreira played 37 matches across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 11 assists. The Portuguese youth international quickly established himself as one of the revelations of the Lyon season.
A Departure Praised by the Club
Michele Kang, president of Olympique Lyonnais, paid tribute to the player, highlighting his dedication and human qualities. She emphasized his involvement and human qualities within the Rhone club. The statement indicates that Moreira will forever remain in the hearts of the club for his impact during this 'reconstruction season' of OL.
