Lyon sign Orel Mangala from Nottingham Forest on loan with option to buy

We can confirm that Orel Mangala has completed a loan move to @OL.

The French side have the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.

Good luck, Orel 🤝

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 1, 2024

"Nottingham Forest can confirm that Orel Mangala has completed a loan move to Olympique Lyonnais," read a statement from Forest.

"Olympique Lyonnais have the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.

"The 25-year-old, who joined Forest from Stuttgart in July 2022, has since made 53 appearances for Forest.

"We wish Orel all the best for his time in France."