Lyon signs 17-year-old Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has secured the signing of 17-year-old Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu from SM Caen on a three-year professional contract until 2029. Mbungu, who moved to France at age two, impressed with Caen’s reserve team in National 3 (19 matches, 3 goals). He chose Lyon over PSG, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund. The move is part of OL’s active summer transfer window, which has already added four other recruits.
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Olympique Lyonnais Signs Caen Prospect Cluver Sambi Mbungu, Beating PSG
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) officially announced the signing of 17-year-old midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu from Stade Malherbe Caen on a three-year professional contract, keeping him at the club until 2029. Mbungu, a Congolese-born player who moved to France at age 2, was highly sought after by major European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund. He impressed last season with Caen's reserve team in National 3, recording 19 appearances and 3 goals. OL, which has already completed four other summer recruitments (Boudache, Bidstrup, Duranville, Ouédraogo), secured Mbungu by convincing him to choose their project over PSG and other top-tier teams. He will initially join OL's Pro2 group under coach Gueïda Fofana.
OL Signs 17-Year-Old Prospect Cluver Sambi Mbungu from Caen
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has secured the signing of 17-year-old Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu from the Stade Malherbe de Caen academy. Considered a top prospect, Mbungu has signed his first professional contract with the Rhône club, tying him to OL until June 30, 2029. The announcement was made by the club on July 9, 2026, with a statement confirming the arrival of the midfielder for the next three seasons. The move highlights OL's strategy of investing in young talent, as Mbungu is seen as a promising addition to their squad. The article, published by Foot Mercato, includes a tweet from OL's official account welcoming the player.
Olympique Lyonnais Signs Fifth Recruit: Young Midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to sign 17-year-old Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu from SM Caen as their fifth recruit of the summer transfer window. According to L'Équipe, Mbungu will undergo a medical this week and sign a three-year contract until 2029. He impressed OL's management, beating competition from several French and European clubs. Mbungu played 19 matches and scored three goals for Caen's reserve team in National 3 last season. The young Congolese international chose Lyon's project focused on developing young talent. OL has also signed Boudache, Bidstrup, Duranville, and Ouédraogo this window, all of whom appeared in a recent friendly match against Mâcon.
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Lyon Secures Young Congolese Midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to sign 17-year-old Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu to his first professional contract, a three-year deal until 2029. Mbungu, who impressed last season with Stade Malherbe Caen's reserve team in National 3 (19 matches, 3 goals), chose Lyon over several top French and European clubs. The move is part of OL's active summer transfer window, which has already secured four recruits (Boudache, Bidstrup, Duranville, Ouédraogo). Mbungu is expected to undergo a medical examination this week before officially committing to the Rhône-based club.
Lyon beats PSG and European rivals to sign Caen teenage midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has secured a major coup in the French post-training transfer market by convincing 17-year-old Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu to sign his first professional contract for three years, until 2029. Mbungu, who impressed last season with Caen's reserve team in National 3 (19 matches, 3 goals), chose Lyon over several top-tier clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who pursued him until the last moment. Other European clubs such as RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund were also in the race. Born in Kinshasa and raised in France since age 2, Mbungu was scouted by Caen from SPN Vernon. OL, already active this summer with four recruits, is expected to finalize the deal after his medical this week.
Lyon beats PSG and European rivals to sign Caen teenage midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has secured the signing of 17-year-old Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu from Stade Malherbe de Caen, beating competition from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and other European clubs including RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund. Mbungu, who was born on November 8, 2008, in Kinshasa and moved to France at age two, impressed last season with Caen's reserve team in National 3, making 19 appearances and scoring 3 goals. He is set to undergo a medical this week before signing a three-year professional contract with OL, keeping him at the club until 2029. The move is part of Lyon's active summer transfer window, which has already seen four other recruits arrive. PSG had hoped to secure Mbungu until the last moment, but the player chose Lyon's project over other top-tier offers.