NEC 
Lyon 
CONFIRMED: Kodai Sano signs for PSV.
PSV beats Lyon to sign Kodai Sano. NEC accepts their €14.5M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Kodai Sano moving to Lyon.
CONFIRMED: Kodai Sano signs for PSV
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kodai Sano's transfer to Lyon, as reports suggest a 69% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Lyon has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kodai Sano.
- Lyon has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kodai Sano (23).
- Lyon has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kodai Sano.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Khalis Merah, Noah Teye Nartey)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Corentin Tolisso , Khalis Merah)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Corentin Tolisso , Khalis Merah)
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Key player as direct competitor (Corentin Tolisso , Khalis Merah)
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Some better competitors for position (Corentin Tolisso , Tanner Tessmann)
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Alternatives of Lyon
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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69.2
69.2
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Nemanja Matic |
 Sassuolo
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€1.1M |
|
69.1
69.3
|
João Palhinha |
 Benfica
|
€18.2M |
|
69.1
70.8
|
Michel Adopo |
 Cagliari
|
€7.8M |
|
68.8
69.3
|
Óscar Valentín |
 Rayo Vallecano
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€1.5M |
|
68.7
69.9
|
Leandro Barreiro |
Benfica
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€19.2M |
|
68.7
79.8
|
Adam Wharton |
 C. Palace
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€86.6M |
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68.5
70.0
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Pol Lozano |
 Espanyol
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€3.6M |
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68.4
68.6
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Kristijan Jakic |
 PAOK
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€4.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Roefs | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Thomas Lemar | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Noah Sadiki | 25-08-2024 | Report | |
| Tanner Tessmann | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Rémy Descamps | 20-08-2024 | Report | |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 18-08-2024 | Report | |
| Nayef Aguerd | 30-05-2024 | Report | |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 28-05-2024 | Report |
Kodai Sano
DM, M (C)
Skill: 66.1
Pot: 75.4
Team
PSV
PSV
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€15.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€13.7M – €16.8M
Who is Kodai Sano?
Kodai Sano (JPN) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for PSV. Kodai Sano is 23 years old (2003/09/25). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 22. Kodai Sano has also been used as a box to box midfielder.
Kodai Sano's current transfer value is between €13.7M and €16.8M. His last transfer was from NEC to PSV in 2026. PSV paid NEC €14.5M for Kodai Sano.
Kodai Sano latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
