Lyon shape their new plan to reconquer Europe

Olympique de Lyon wants to reign in France and Europe again, being the first season in fourteen years that they have not won the League and having been left without the Champions League for the first time in the last six years. For it, the French team is preparing a new and ambitious project that is already beginning to see the light with the arrival of signings. It should be remembered that the Lyon team will play Round 2 in the preview of the European tournament and could face Real Madrid, also classified as second for this phase.

The club chaired by Jean-Michel Aulas has announced the arrival of up to three level players: Chilean goalkeeper Endler, Danish forward Signe Bruun and Dutch midfielder Van de Donk. To them would be added left-back Perle Morroni, with which it has reached an agreement in principle for its incorporation.

“Olympique Lyonnais is pleased to announce the arrivals of goalkeeper Christiane Endler for three seasons, that is, until June 30, 2024, forward Signe Bruun and midfielder Daniëlle Van de Donk for two seasons, that is, until June 30, 2023 “, they reported from the French entity, from which they also indicated that there is an existing agreement for Morroni. In this way, the Lyon team reinforces all its lines with international first swords, waiting for more level additions.

In the case of the goalkeeper, Endler announced a few weeks ago his departure from PSG after four seasons in the Parisian dressing room. International with Chile, has gone through leagues such as the United States (South Florida Bulls), England (Chelsea) and Spain (Valencia), with great growth in recent years.

“Lyon want to reaffirm their great ambitions”

In fact, at 29 he has been French League champion with PSG conceding only 4 goals in 22 games, which earned her to be elected best goalkeeper of the championship. She is joined on the way from PSG to Lyon by her Danish teammate Brunn, who has also had a great season with the Parisians. Former Fortuna, the attacker wants to continue adding titles with the Lyon team. Morroni, also from PSG, aims to join both.

From Endler and Brunn to Van de Donk, who leaves Arsenal leaving a great void. European champion in 2017 and world runner-up in 2019 with the Netherlands, the midfielder arrives at Lyon after six seasons at the English club, where she played 98 games and scored 30 goals.

“With these four new players in Sonia Bompastor's squad, Olympique Lyonnais wants to reaffirm its great ambitions on the French and international scene and it is doing everything possible to continue writing the history of its women's team, “they warn from Lyon in their statement.