Olympique Lyonnais has just signed Mohamed Ouédraogo, a 23-year-old Burkinabé international, for five seasons. The transfer was officialized this Friday.

Who is Mohamed Ouédraogo?

Mohamed Ouédraogo is a left-back trained at Majestic SC in Burkina Faso. He has played for SCR Altach in Austria for three seasons.

Why is this transfer important for Olympique Lyonnais?

This transfer is important for Olympique Lyonnais, which currently occupies 4th place in Ligue 1 with 60 points, 18 wins, 6 losses, and 10 draws in 34 matches, and has scored 53 goals this season. The Rhone club paid €2.2 million for the player, to which may be added a maximum of €0.6 million in bonuses as well as a 10% interest on any potential future capital gain.

What does Mohamed Ouédraogo bring to the team?

Mohamed Ouédraogo brings a solid defense and the ability to contribute offensively. He played 35 matches last season, scoring four goals and providing three assists.

What does Mohamed Ouédraogo think?

Mohamed Ouédraogo said: « It's incredible for me to sign with Olympique Lyonnais. I've always watched this team a lot because my dad was a big OL fan. Joining this club today means a lot to me, it's a dream come true. » Olympique Lyonnais is currently 16 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain. The club hopes that this transfer will allow it to strengthen its squad and perform better in the competition.