French Ligue 1 club, Olympique Lyonnais, has officially signed Ghanaian winger, Ernest Nuamah on a permanent deal.
Nuamah, who joins from Belgian Pro League club Molenbeek, has agreed to a 4-year contract that will keep him at Lyon until June 30, 2028.
Lyon invested €28.5 million to secure the services of the speedy winger, who was on loan with them last season.
In a statement released on the club’s website on Sunday, the club praised Nuamah, calling him a dynamic, fast, and impactful forward.
“A dynamic, fast, and impactful forward, Ernest Nuamah—who made his mark at Nordsjaelland in Denmark between January 2022 and August 2023 (49 matches / 20 goals)—has, through his performances, convinced his coach and club officials to extend his stay at OL.
“Possessing exceptional qualities and great potential for development, the 20-year-old Ghanaian international (11 caps) will resume training on Monday, July 8.”
✍ Ernest Nuamah s’engage à l’Olympique Lyonnais jusqu’en 2028. ??
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— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) July 7, 2024
Last season, Nuamah made 33 appearances for Lyon in Ligue 1 and the French Cup, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
Nuamah, who has 11 caps played a crucial role in Ghana’s recent victories over Mali and the Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
He is now set to continue his journey with Olympique Lyonnais.
