Said Benrahma has bid farewell to West Ham United, sealing a permanent switch to Ligue 1 outfit Lyon. The Algerian winger’s move comes after a successful loan spell at the French club during the second half of last season. Benrahma’s time with the Hammers saw him net 24 goals in 155 appearances and lift the 2023 Europa Conference League title.
The 28-year-old’s initial attempt to join Lyon in January fell through on deadline day, with West Ham accused of “incomprehensible behavior” in the failed transfer. However, FIFA intervened and granted approval for a loan move, allowing Benrahma to showcase his talent in France. Now, he completes a full transfer for an undisclosed fee, leaving his mark in East London and embarking on a new chapter with Lyon.
- The winger netted three times in 12 Ligue 1 outings while on loan at Lyon
- His proposed move to Lyon collapsed dramatically on the January deadline day
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Said Benrahma has finalized a permanent transfer from West Ham to Lyon, marking a significant moment in his career. The Algerian winger, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at the French club, showcased his talent by scoring three goals in 12 Ligue 1 appearances.
Benrahma’s journey began when he joined West Ham from Brentford in October 2020, and during his time with the Hammers, he made his mark by scoring 24 goals in 155 games. One of the highlights of his tenure was the 2023 Europa Conference League victory, where he scored a penalty in the 2-1 final triumph over Fiorentina in Prague.
West Ham’s Said Benrahma has successfully made the move to Lyon, joining the French giants.
Benrahma’s talent and impact were evident during his loan spell at Lyon, despite the initial transfer hiccup.
The forward’s journey to Lyon took an unexpected turn in January when his proposed move dramatically collapsed on deadline day. West Ham faced accusations of ‘incomprehensible behavior’ and was criticized for a perceived ‘deep lack of respect’ during the negotiations.
Mail Sport provided insights into West Ham’s perspective, suggesting that they felt they had simply run out of time after a challenging day of negotiations. Nonetheless, FIFA stepped in to resolve the situation, granting approval for Benrahma to join Lyon on loan for the remainder of the season.
Now, with the permanent transfer complete, Benrahma can look forward to continuing his career with the French giants. West Ham bid him farewell with a statement expressing their gratitude for his contributions and wishing him success in the future.