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Fonseca expects Fofana to feature in Fenerbahçe return
·18 August 2026·46d ago

Fonseca expects Fofana to feature in Fenerbahçe return

Source: Forza Roma

Malick Fofana, the Belgian winger, started Lyon's opening leg of the Champions League preliminary round against Fenerbahçe on 18 August, which ended 1–1. After the match, Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca was asked about the 2005-born player's future availability for the return fixture. Fonseca said: "Will he be there on the return? I think so. He is very important for us, I believe in all the players in our squad. They will be ready for the return."

Roma are pushing to complete a deal for Fofana to strengthen their attack, but Lyon are unlikely to release him before the return match on 26 August. The French club regard him as a key player for their European campaign and are resisting Roma's overtures for a premature departure.

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“Malick Fofana è il tassello per completare l'attacco della Roma. L'esterno belga classe 2005 ha giocato da titolare l'andata del preliminare di Champions League contro il Fenerbahce (1-1) e nel post-partita il tecnico del Lione Paulo Fonseca ha parlato del suo futuro: "Ci sarà al ritorno? Credo di…”

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