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French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon has officially completed the signing of Ghana international Ernest Nuamah.
Lyon announced the capture of the player on Wednesday, August 30, through a video with the player joining from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland.
He joins the club on an initial loan deal from Belgian side RWD Molenbeek with the deal expected to be made permanent at the end of the 2023/24 season.
🇬🇭 Ernest Nuamah has officially joined Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon for the 2023/24 season.
— Lawrence Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) August 30, 2023
He joins the club from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland. pic.twitter.com/v0nqjjSJ9I
The Right to Dream academy graduate becomes just the fourth Ghanaian to play for the French side after Abedi Pele, John Mensah and Michael Essien.
Nuamah was awaiting official confirmation from the club having completed his medical and all other paperwork details last week.
🇬🇭 Ernest Nuamah will keep wearing the No. 37 shirt at Olympique Lyon.
— Lawrence Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) August 30, 2023
He could also make his debut as early as this weekend. pic.twitter.com/sqsgAdtInm
Lyon said in a statement published on the club's website: "Olympique Lyonnais is delighted with the signing of Ernest Nuamah, considered one of the future great hopes in his position, who will be the second Ghanaian footballer in the history of the club after Michaël Essien, his assistant coach at Nordsjaelland, between 2003 and 2005."
Ahead of his move to Lyon, the forward has been in stunning form for FC Nordsjaelland this season, scoring five goals and providing one assist in six games for the Tigers.
Nordsjaelland confirmed the departure of the Black Stars winger with a farewell video earlier before the official unveiling video from Lyon.
Danish side FC Nordsjaelland have posted a farewell video of 🇬🇭 Ernest Nuamah ahead of the player’s move to French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon.
— Lawrence Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) August 30, 2023
Nuamah is expected to be unveiled this week as earlier confirmed by Lyon boss Laurent Blanc. pic.twitter.com/U5RPWz3Iph
The Right to Dream Academy graduate only enjoyed his first full season in Europe during the 2022/23 season with Nordsjaelland where he was close to guiding them to the league title.
Nuamah debuted for the Black Stars during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar back in June.
He was also part of the Black Meteors squad at the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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