29.08.2026 08:40
Acun Ilıcalı's team Hull City made a huge move for Malick Fofana, who scored against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League while wearing a Lyon jersey. The English club made a verbal offer of €35 million to Lyon for the 21-year-old footballer, and also held a video call with Fofana.
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has made a move for one of the notable transfers of the period. The English team wants to add Malick Fofana, who plays for Lyon, to their squad.
Fofana recently played against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League play-off round and scored against the yellow-navy team in the return leg. Fenerbahçe had eliminated Lyon and reached the Champions League after 18 years.
€35 MILLION FROM HULL CITY
According to the news in Foot Mercato, Hull City made a verbal offer of €35 million to Lyon for the transfer of Malick Fofana. The English team did not only negotiate with Lyon. The Hull City management also conducted a video call with the 21-year-old Fofana to explain their project and convince him to transfer. Hull City is now waiting for a response after making the offer and holding the meeting with the player.
PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT WITH ROMA
Hull City faces a significant rival in the transfer of Malick Fofana. It was stated that the young footballer has reached a principle agreement with Roma. Despite this, the future of the Belgian footballer has not yet been finalized. Other clubs interested in Fofana are also following the developments in the transfer.
FONSECA: WE NEED TO SELL PLAYERS
Lyon Technical Director Paulo Fonseca also made statements about Fofana's future before the Le Havre match. Fonseca said, "We need to sell players, and Malick Fofana is an option, but he is currently with us. He is ready to play in the Le Havre match. I have made my decision, and he will be in the squad."
SCORED 2 GOALS THIS SEASON
Malick Fofana, who played in 5 matches for Lyon this season, scored 2 goals. After Hull City's verbal offer of €35 million, all eyes have turned to the decision that Lyon and the 21-year-old footballer will make.