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Lois Openda insists his move to Juventus in 2025 was not a mistake, but notes, ‘I had good chemistry with Jonathan David,’ while Dusan Vlahovic ‘tended to keep the ball to himself.’ Belgium international Openda spoke to L’Equipe about his first and only season at Juventus.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 31

Juventus full steam ahead for Woltemade after striking David agreement with Atletico

Reports in Italy indicate that Juventus are on the attack in an attempt to bring Nick Woltemade over to Turin from Newcastle after finding an agreement

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 19

Openda immediately on target: the terms of the loan from Juventus to Lyon

The Belgian scores for his new team in the Champions League qualifiers Lois Openda , on target last night for Lyon in the first leg of the Champions League qualifiers, which the French side drew 1-1 away to Fenerbahce, left Juventus on 28 July.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / July 28

Juventus loan flop Openda to Lyon, no option to buy

Juventus have officially sent Lois Openda to Olympique Lyonnais on loan at a cost of €3.5m, but there is no option to buy included in the agreement. The Bianconeri announced the transfer with a formal statement this afternoon, which gave the precise details and figures of the move.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / July 27

Lyon Sign Openda on Straight Loan — No Buy Option, Full Wages Covered

Lois Openda is set to leave Juventus and join Olympique Lyonnais on a straight loan for the 2026-27 season, with multiple outlets including Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sport Italia confirming the deal.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 25

How much will Juventus earn by sending Openda to Lyon?

Multiple outlets have confirmed that Lois Openda is set to join Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 ahead of the 2026-27 season in a deal that will benefit Juventus

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 23

Juventus close to sending Openda to Lyon after Standard Liege friendly

Lois Openda is on the verge of leaving Juventus to join Lyon in Ligue 1, but is still expected to be part of the Bianconeri squad for a pre-season friendly

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 22

Juventus temporarily unable to shift Openda despite willing bidders in Ligue 1

Lois Openda is not expected to be part of Luciano Spalletti’s project at Juventus heading into the 2026-27 season, but due to a shortage at centre-forward,

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 15

Juventus flop Openda targeted by Lyon after RC Lens and Coventry City

Juventus flop Lois Openda has another club interested in him, as Olympique Lyonnais challenge RC Lens and Coventry City for the striker. The Belgium international was a disastrous signing last summer from RB Leipzig, on loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a total fee of €46m.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 13

Openda ready for RC Lens return, but Juventus must cover costly salary

Juventus are trying to offload flop Lois Openda, but after a Coventry City approach, his old club RC Lens are eager to bring him back, with one significant problem.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 3

Openda wanted by Coventry City and 3 French clubs after Juventus failure

Juventus flop Lois Openda is on the market and reportedly received calls from Lens, Olympique Lyonnais, Rennes and Coventry City, but his best hope is a loan move.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 21

Lyon express interest in problematic Juventus asset Openda

Recent reports claim that Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais have expressed an interest in offering a new home to Juventus flop Lois Openda, who is already

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 20

Report – Lyon Enter Race for Juventus Flop

French giants Lyon have reportedly entered the race to sign Juventus outcast Lois Openda. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Les Gones are contemplating a summer swoop for the 26-year-old.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / June 3

Report Juventus in direct Sorloth talks and Nottingham Forest want Openda

Juventus have begun negotiations with Atletico Madrid centre-forward Alexander Sorloth, claim Sky Sport Italia, while Nottingham Forest are among Lois Openda contenders.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / May 24

Openda & three other players Juventus could struggle to offload

Juventus will be keen to part ways with Lois Openda and some of their other players who haven’t met expectations, but this could prove to be a complicated mission.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / May 14

Bournemouth & EPL new boys joins Leeds in the race for Juventus outcast

Despite his torrid campaign, Juventus striker Lois Openda still has several suitors, and chief among them is Leeds United. The 26-year-old completed a deadline-day move to Turin last summer when the Bianconeri gave up on signing Randal Kolo Muani.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / May 10

Leeds the ‘favorites’ to sign redundant Juventus forward – Report

Leeds United are reportedly the frontrunners to recruit Lois Openda, who is considered surplus to requirements at Juventus. The Belgian joined the Bianconeri last summer, sealing a deadline-day move from RB Leipzig.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 16

Report: Leeds United studying a move for unwanted Juventus attacker

Leeds United could be willing to accommodate Juventus striker Lois Openda, who no longer holds a place in Luciano Spalletti’s plans. The Belgian completed a deadline-day move to Turin last summer, when the Bianconeri gave up on signing Randal Kolo Muani, and were searching the market for a last-minute replacement.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / April 16

Juventus Looking For a Way Out After Expensive Blunder

Lois Openda hasn’t seen the pitch in five matches, but the condition to trigger his permanent move to Juventus has been met. It was tied to the Bianconeri’s position.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / April 16

Juventus flop tipped for Marco Rose reunion at Bournemouth

Bournemouth could potentially move for Juventus striker Lois Openda if they end up appointing Marco Rose as their next manager. The 26-year-old attacker has been enduring a torrid first campaign in Turin, scoring only two goals since his arrival.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 13

Juventus loanee seals permanent transfer after activating buy clause

Juventus have effectively bought Lois Openda from RB Leipzig due to an obligation to buy clause inserted in the agreement between the two clubs. The Belgian sealed a deadline-day move last summer, originally joining on a loan deal.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 13

Juventus have already triggered Openda obligation despite 5 consecutive snubs

Reports in Italy confirm that Juventus have triggered their obligation to buy for attacker Lois Openda, despite the fact that the Belgian has been left as an unused substitute for the last five rounds of Serie A fixtures. Openda joined Juventus on loan with a conditional obligation to buy from RB Leipzig during the 2025 summer transfer window.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 7

Why Juventus will not escape keeping Openda despite his poor form

Juventus signed Lois Openda in the summer after failing to reach an agreement for Randal Kolo Muani, and the club may now regret that decision. The Belgian forward arrived with considerable expectations after impressing during his time at RB Leipzig, where he had established himself as one of the most sought-after attackers in European football.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 23

Juventus have decided what to do with Lois Openda next summer

Juventus have no desire to keep Lois Openda at the club for next season, but they find themselves obliged to buy him. The 26-year-old has been described

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / August 3, 2025

Sunderland Boss Regis Le Bris Confirms Big Transfer Decision and Addresses Lois Openda Rumours

Regis Le Bris confirmed there will be more departures from Sunderland's squad this summer, and stated that rumors about RB Leipzig's Lois Openda are false.