Olympique Lyonnais captain Corentin Tolisso extends contract until 2029 with pay cut
Olympique Lyonnais captain Corentin Tolisso, 31, has agreed to a two-year contract extension through June 2029, taking a salary cut to help the club reduce its wage bill under DNCG financial oversight. Following an outstanding 2025–26 season with 15 goals and 6 assists across all competitions, the midfielder will remain at his formative club. The extension secures a key dressing-room leader and homegrown talent while Lyon aims for Champions League qualification and trophy success.
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Tolisso Extends Lyon Contract, Says National Team Omission Was a Blessing in Disguise
Corentin Tolisso has officially extended his contract with Olympique Lyonnais for two additional years, expressing high motivation for the upcoming season. In comments to RMC Sport, the midfielder addressed his omission from the French national team for the World Cup, stating he has no regrets and digested the decision very quickly. He went further, calling the non-selection 'perhaps a blessing in disguise,' suggesting it may have positive long-term effects on his career and focus at the club level. The article highlights Tolisso's commitment to Lyon and his positive outlook despite missing out on international duty.
Home Football - actualitésCorentin Tolisso Extends Lyon Contract Until 2029, Cites Emotional Bond and Club Ambitions
Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso, 31, has signed a two-season contract extension keeping him at Olympique Lyonnais until June 2029. In an interview after a friendly match, Tolisso explained that the decision was obvious due to his deep emotional ties to the club where he trained as a youth, his role as captain, and the club's restructuring under new leadership. CEO Michael Gerlinger praised Tolisso as a 'true captain' who helped shift focus from financial problems to football, while sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean highlighted his leadership of a young team. Tolisso, who scored 15 goals and provided 6 assists last season, said he 'couldn't see himself anywhere else' and that family stability and the club's Champions League ambitions were key factors. He also reflected on his time at Bayern Munich, his captaincy succeeding Alexandre Lacazette, and missing the World Cup, which he called a 'blessing in disguise' for rest.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuLyon Extends Captain Tolisso's Contract Until 2029
Olympique Lyonnais has officially announced a contract extension for club captain Corentin Tolisso, keeping the 31-year-old midfielder at the club until 2029. The original contract was set to expire in 2027. Tolisso, who joined Lyon's academy at age 13 in 2007, made 309 appearances for the club before moving to Bayern Munich in 2017. He returned to Lyon in 2022 and has since become a key leader in the dressing room, mentoring young players. In the 2025/2026 season, he recorded 15 goals and 6 assists, one of the best seasons of his club career. Tolisso expressed pride in continuing his journey with the club and reiterated his goals of winning trophies and returning Lyon to the Champions League. The club highlighted him as a homegrown talent and a symbol of its identity.
虎扑 - 足球Corentin Tolisso Extends Contract with Olympique Lyonnais Until 2029
Olympique Lyonnais has officially announced the contract extension of captain Corentin Tolisso until June 30, 2029. The 31-year-old midfielder, a product of the club's academy, signed for two additional seasons following a standout 2025/26 campaign in which he scored 15 goals and provided 6 assists in 39 matches across all competitions, helping OL secure a 4th-place Ligue 1 finish and Champions League preliminary round qualification. Tolisso expressed pride in continuing with 'the club of his heart' and highlighted his belief in the new leadership under Michele Kang, Michael Gerlinger, and Matthieu Louis-Jean. He reaffirmed his ambition to win a trophy with Lyon and return the club to the Champions League. The club's official social media celebrated the extension with the hashtag #Tolisso2029.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertCorentin Tolisso Extends OL Contract for Two Years with Salary Reduction
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) captain Corentin Tolisso has agreed to a two-year contract extension, which will be signed early next week. The 31-year-old midfielder, who had an outstanding 2025-2026 season with 11 goals and 4 assists in 30 Ligue 1 matches, will take a pay cut to remain with his formative club. The move allows OL to retain their dressing room leader while further reducing their wage bill, which remains under scrutiny from the DNCG (French football's financial watchdog). Tolisso, who held the club's largest contract, dreams of winning a trophy with OL. The extension was announced by sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean at the end of the season.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footOL Captain Corentin Tolisso Extends Contract with Salary Cut
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) captain Corentin Tolisso, aged 31, has agreed to a two-year contract extension beyond his existing deal which runs until 2027. The midfielder, who had an outstanding 2025-2026 season with 11 goals and 4 assists in 30 Ligue 1 matches, will take a pay cut to remain at his formative club. The extension allows OL to achieve two objectives: retaining the leader of their dressing room, who held the club's largest contract, while further reducing the wage bill under DNCG financial oversight. The agreement was announced by sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean and will be signed early next week.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footCorentin Tolisso Extends Lyon Contract with Pay Cut
Olympique Lyonnais captain Corentin Tolisso has agreed to a two-year contract extension, taking a salary cut to help the club reduce its wage bill. The 31-year-old midfielder, who had an excellent 2025-2026 season with 11 goals and 4 assists in 30 Ligue 1 matches, will sign the extension early next week. The move allows Lyon to keep their dressing room leader while further reducing payroll under DNCG financial oversight. Tolisso, who holds the club's largest contract, dreams of winning a trophy with his formative club.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuCorentin Tolisso to Sign Two-Year Contract Extension with Olympique Lyonnais
According to an exclusive report from Foot Mercato, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) midfielder Corentin Tolisso has reached an agreement with the club to extend his contract until June 2029. The 31-year-old captain, who had previously joked about not wanting to leave after the final match of the season, will sign a two-year extension on top of his existing deal that was set to expire in 2027. The news comes shortly after Tolisso was disappointed not to be selected for the French national team for the 2026 World Cup.
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