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Olympique Lyonnais signs Burkinabe international Mohamed Ouédraogo
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Olympique Lyonnais announced on Friday, July 3, the signing of Burkinabe international defender Mohamed Ouédraogo from SCR Altach. Ouédraogo has committed to the French club until 2031. The 23-year-old defender, who trained at Majestic SC in Burkina Faso, joins Olympique Lyonnais in a transfer valued at 2.8 million euros, including bonuses. In the past season, Ouédraogo played 35 matches for SCR Altach, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. His performance led Lyon's management to secure his services for five years. Mohamed Ouédraogo is the third Burkinabe player, following Bakary Koné and Bertrand Traoré, to join Olympique Lyonnais.
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