Felix Bacher joins Olympique Lyonnais until 2031

Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the arrival of Felix Bacher, a 25-year-old Austrian defender, from GD Estoril Praia. The transfer fee is €4.3 million, with a potential €0.8 million in bonuses. Bacher has signed a five-year contract, running until June 30, 2031.

Trained at FC Wacker Innsbruck, Bacher played at WSG Tirol and joined the Portuguese club in 2024. In two seasons at Estoril, he played 58 matches and scored 4 goals, establishing himself as a defensive pillar.

Bacher is Lyon's sixth signing of the summer, as the club continues to target promising talents from the Portuguese league. The player expressed his satisfaction and ambition to experience great moments with his new club.