12.01.2021 - 12:30 | source: Di Marzio/Foot Mercato/Romano | Reading Time: 2 mins
Olympique Lyon
Islam Slimani
Free transfer 

Leicester’s Slimani to undergo Lyon medical - Dembélé and Atlético agree terms

Leicester’s Slimani to undergo Lyon medical - Dembélé and Atlético agree terms
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Olympique Lyon are on the verge of signing Leicester striker Islam Slimani. According to Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the 32-year-old Algerian is expected in France on Tuesday, to complete his medical at the Ligue 1 leaders.


Market Value
Islam Slimani
I. Slimani Centre-Forward
1.30m


Slimani, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at AS Monaco last season, has only been on the pitch for 19 minutes in the Premier League this season. According to information acquired by Foot Mercato, Leicester will not demand a transfer fee for the 69-time international, whose contract expires at the end of the season. In Lyon, Slimani is expected to sign a deal running until 2022.


Slimani succeeds Dembélé at Olympique Lyon - Agreement with Atlético


The Leicester forwards arrives as a replacement for top striker Moussa Dembélé, who in turn moves to Atlético Madrid to succeed Diego Costa. The Spaniard had terminated his contract with the Rojiblancos shortly before the turn of the year. As transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports, the contracts between Lyon, Dembélé and Atlético have been worked out.


Stats
Moussa Dembélé
M. Dembélé Centre-Forward
Olympique Lyon
Olympique Lyon
Career stats
All competitions
Games
172
Goals
70
Assists
19


The former Celtic player initially moves on loan to Madrid, who will have an option to sign him permanently in the summer for €35 million. “It is possible that he will leave us. Nothing is done yet, but we are talking with Atlético,” OL sporting director Juninho had said as recently as Saturday.



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KV Mechelen
Islam Slimani
Date of birth/Age:
Jun 18, 1988 (35)
Nat.:  Algeria
Current club:
KV Mechelen
Contract until:
Jun 30, 2024
Position:
Centre-Forward
Market Value:
€1.30m
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Date of birth/Age:
Jul 12, 1996 (27)
Nat.:  France Mali
Current club:
Al-Ettifaq FC
Contract until:
Jun 30, 2025
Position:
Centre-Forward
Market Value:
€12.00m
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Total Market Value:
238.80m
Competition:
Ligue 1
Position:
6.
Manager:
Pierre Sage
Squad size:
28
Latest Transfer:
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Total Market Value:
206.30m
Competition:
Championship
Position:
1.
Squad size:
25
Latest Transfer:
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Total Market Value:
417.80m
Competition:
LaLiga
Position:
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Squad size:
25
Latest Transfer:
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