Belgian Winger Julien Duranville Transfers from Borussia Dortmund to Olympique Lyonnais
Julien Duranville, a 20-year-old Belgian winger, has permanently left Borussia Dortmund to join Olympique Lyonnais for a base fee of €5 million (up to €8.5 million with bonuses). The move ends his injury-plagued two-and-a-half-year stint in Germany, which included a loan to FC Basel. Duranville signed a five-year contract until 2031, with Dortmund retaining a 20% sell-on clause. Lyon views the transfer as a low-risk gamble to bolster their squad ahead of Champions League qualifiers.
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Lyon Signs Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5 Million
Ligue 1 club Lyon has officially announced the signing of Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old joins on a five-year contract until June 2031, with a fixed transfer fee of €5 million plus up to €3.5 million in performance bonuses and a 20% sell-on clause for Dortmund. Duranville, born in Brussels in 2006, came through Anderlecht's academy and made his senior debut at age 16. He moved to Dortmund in January 2023, playing 27 matches and making his Champions League debut. He also debuted for Belgium in September 2024. Most recently, he was on loan at Basel, scoring 2 goals in 17 appearances. At Lyon, he will join fellow Belgians Fofana and Mangala. Duranville expressed happiness about the move, citing positive talks with management and a desire to learn from teammates Fofana and Cherki.
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Olympique Lyonnais (OL) announced the signing of Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund on July 2, 2026. The transfer fee is estimated at €5 million plus €3.5 million in bonuses, with a 20% sell-on clause. Duranville, born in 2006, was considered a top Belgian talent and debuted professionally at Anderlecht at age 16. He joined Dortmund in 2023 but struggled for playing time, though he earned a call-up to the Belgian national team in September 2024. After a loan spell at FC Basel in early 2026, where he recorded 17 matches and 2 goals, he moves to Lyon. OL, which finished 4th in Ligue 1 in 2025-2026 and qualified for Champions League qualifiers, is building its squad quickly. Duranville is OL's third summer signing, following Mads Bidstrup and Kaïl Boudache.
Home Football - actualitésJulien Duranville Joins Olympique Lyonnais from Borussia Dortmund
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) announced the signing of Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund on July 2, 2026. The transfer fee is €5 million, with up to €3.5 million in potential bonuses and a 20% sell-on clause. Duranville signed a five-year contract until June 30, 2031. In his first words as an OL player, Duranville expressed happiness about joining the club, noting he had extensive talks with the executives and felt positive from the start. He cited Belgian teammate Malick Fofana and Rayan Cherki as inspirations and stated he can play on both wings, adapting to the coach's and teammates' needs. The move is seen as a reinforcement for coach Paulo Fonseca's squad.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertTransfer market: Belgian international Julien Duranville officially joins Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has officially announced the signing of Belgian international winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5 million. The 19-year-old joins on a five-year contract as OL's third summer signing, following Mads Bidstrup and Kaïl Boudache. Duranville's arrival compensates for the departure of Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen for €32 million. Lyon, mindful of spending, continues to build its squad ahead of a return to competition on August 4 or 5 and a Champions League third preliminary round. The team began preseason training this week and will play a friendly match against Mâcon 71 on Wednesday.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footBelgian winger Julien Duranville joins Olympique Lyonnais from Borussia Dortmund for €5M
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has officially announced its third summer signing, Belgian international winger Julien Duranville, from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €5 million. The 19-year-old signed a five-year contract through the 2029-2030 season. Duranville is brought in to compensate for the departure of Afonso Moreira, who left for Bayer Leverkusen for €32M. He joins fellow new recruits Mads Bidstrup and Kaïl Boudache as OL builds its squad ahead of a return to competition on August 4 or 5. The club faces a third preliminary round of the Champions League and has begun preseason training, with a first friendly match scheduled against Mâcon 71 on Wednesday.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footTransfer market: Belgian international Julien Duranville officially joins Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has officially announced its third summer signing, Belgian international winger Julien Duranville, from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €5 million. The 20-year-old has signed a five-season contract. Duranville's arrival compensates for the departure of Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen for €32 million. He joins fellow new recruits Mads Bidstrup and Kaïl Boudache as OL builds its squad ahead of the 3rd preliminary round of the Champions League, with competition set to resume on August 4 or 5. Lyon began preseason training this week and will play a friendly match against Mâcon 71 on Wednesday.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footJulien Duranville leaves Borussia Dortmund permanently for Olympique Lyon
Julien Duranville has permanently left Borussia Dortmund to join Olympique Lyon, ending his time at the German club. The young Belgian winger had previously been loaned to FC Basel during the second half of the previous season. The transfer was expected and marks a definitive closure of his chapter at BVB. Duranville aims to follow in the footsteps of Lyon's Rayan Cherki, indicating his ambition to develop at the French club.
kicker Bundesliga NewsOlympique Lyonnais Signs Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has officially signed Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for a base fee of €5 million, potentially rising to €8.5 million with bonuses. The 20-year-old joins on a five-year contract until June 2031, with Dortmund retaining a 20% sell-on clause. Duranville, who arrived at Dortmund in 2023 for €13 million as a highly touted prospect, struggled with injuries (seven in two and a half years, missing nearly 70 matches). He spent the previous half-season on loan at FC Basel, where he gained more playing time. OL views this as a low-risk gamble to replace Afonso Moreira, who recently departed for Bayer Leverkusen. The club hopes Duranville can rediscover his form and fulfill his early promise in Ligue 1.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertJulien Duranville Departs Borussia Dortmund for Olympique Lyonnais
Julien Duranville, the 20-year-old Belgian winger, has officially left Borussia Dortmund to join Olympique Lyonnais. The move was announced via Instagram on July 1, 2026, after two and a half injury-plagued years in Germany. Duranville, a former Anderlecht product, signed with Dortmund in 2023 but failed to establish himself due to repeated injuries, including a six-month loan to FC Basel. Lyon will pay approximately 8.5 million euros for the transfer, with Dortmund securing a 20% sell-on clause for any future profit. Duranville committed to Lyon until 2031. In his farewell message, he thanked Dortmund fans and the club, stating it was an honor to wear the BVB colors despite the challenges. The transfer reflects Lyon's investment in young talent and Dortmund's strategic sale of an unfulfilled prospect.
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