Transfer dossier

Malick Fofana

Olympique LyonnaisSunderland

Reported fee£25.7MCompleted
StatusCompleted
Transfer typePermanent
Transfer dateSep 1
Supporting reports7

Malick Fofana Transfer: What We Know

Malick Fofana's move from Olympique Lyonnais to Sunderland is recorded as completed, with the database showing a permanent transfer.

The TransferNews database currently lists Malick Fofana as moving from Olympique Lyonnais to Sunderland. The record is classified as a permanent move and carries a status of completed.

The reported fee attached to the move is £25.7M. The recorded transfer date is September 1, 2026.

This dossier links the move to 7 supporting reports. Player, club and league profiles below provide the wider transfer history and current market context.

Mentioned By

The GuardianConfirmed: Sunderland Pip Crystal Palace In Battle Of The Private Jets To Land Malick FofanaV2 RadioConfirmed: Malick Fofana: Sunderland Finally Complete Signing Of Lyon Winger After Deadline Day Drama With Crystal PalaceGet French Football NewsConfirmed: Malick Fofana Chooses To Join Sunderland Over Crystal Palacesportmonks football feedImported From Sportmonks_FootballTEAMtalkConfirmed: Mikel Arteta BLOCKED Arsenal From Signing £30M Winger On Transfer Deadline DaySky SportsReported Initial Fixed Fee Of GBP 25.7M (Approximately EUR 30M); Add-Ons Excluded.FootballTransfersConfirmed: Malick Fofana Finally Decides Between Sunderland And Crystal Palace

Reporting On This Transfer

Sunderland Complete Club-Record Signing Of Malick Fofana From Lyon

Sunderland have signed Malick Fofana from Lyon on a five-year deal, setting a new club record of £30.84m after overcoming competition from Crystal Palace.