Lyon Sells Portuguese Midfielder to Saudi Arabian Club

French club Lyon has completed the sale of one of its academy products to a Saudi Arabian team.

Twenty-one-year-old defensive midfielder Mathis de Carvalho is set to join Al-Diriyah, the same club that recently acquired Darwin Núñez.

Lyon announced they would receive €1.1 million for the Portugal youth international. The deal also includes a clause entitling the French club to 10% of any future transfer fee for the player.

De Carvalho has made 12 appearances in Ligue 1, picking up one yellow card.