During this transfer window, Ernest Nuamah was the subject of numerous interests from major European clubs and was finally very attracted by Lyon overall project.
The Ghanaian signs a loan deal till 30th June , 2024. There is agreement for a mandatory purchase of the player by the French player in a deal that will cost them around 35 million Euros , record buy at the former team of Michael Essien.
Born in Kumasi in October 2003 and trained at the highly recognized Ghanaian football academy “Right to Dream”, the young international striker measuring 1m78, who has the particularity of being able to play in all offensive positions, has shown, since his arrival at Lyon, a lot of character and a real determination to help Lyon achieve their objectives this season.
Arriving at Danish first division club Nordsjaelland in January 2022, he made his professional debut a few weeks later, scoring his first goal in his first official appearance.
Last season was that of consecration for Ernest Nuamah who won two individual distinctions: that of best player of the season and that of top scorer in the Danish championship with 12 goals scored in 30 matches (4 assists).
Olympique Lyonnais is delighted with the signing of Ernest Nuamah, considered one of the future great hopes in his position, who will be the fourth Ghanaian footballer in the history of the club after Michaël Essien, his assistant coach at Nordsjaelland, Abedi Pele and John Mensah.
