June 12, 2026

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Olympique Lyonnais secures permanent transfer for PSG talent Noham Kamara

Olympique Lyonnais secures permanent transfer for PSG talent Noham Kamara

Olympique Lyonnais has officially completed the permanent acquisition of Noham Kamara, who initially joined the club on a loan deal during the winter transfer window. The purchase option has now been activated, making the talented defender a full-fledged Lyonnais player until 2030.

Kamara, a 19-year-old French U20 international standing at 1.85 meters, arrived from Paris Saint-Germain in the final hours of the recent winter transfer period on a temporary basis with an embedded purchase clause. Olympique Lyonnais has now finalized his long-term commitment, securing his services through to 2030. The Rhône-based club has invested 4.1 million euros for the move, with an additional 2 million euros potentially payable in performance-related bonuses. Furthermore, PSG will retain a 20% interest in any future capital gain should Kamara be resold.

The versatile defender, who honed his skills in the Parisian region before advancing through the Paris Saint-Germain academy, possesses the ability to play both centrally and as a right-back. Since his arrival at Olympique Lyonnais, Kamara has already featured twice in Ligue 1 championship matches, showcasing his potential on the senior stage.