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Will Kodai Sano leave NEC and join Lyon?
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.
- Potential star player in position on team
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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, Tanner Tessmann)
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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)
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
70.3
|
Michel Aebischer |
 Pisa
|
€3.9M |
|
69.2
82.9
|
Mateus Fernandes |
 Tottenham
|
€31.8M |
|
69.2
73.2
|
Antonio Blanco |
 Alaves
|
€9.7M |
|
69.0
69.3
|
Ander Guevara |
Alaves
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€1.9M |
|
68.9
71.6
|
Patrick Osterhage |
 SC Freiburg
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€9.1M |
|
68.8
69.5
|
Pablo Ibáñez |
Alaves
|
€4.3M |
|
68.8
69.6
|
Lucas Torró |
 Osasuna
|
€1.8M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Pepelu |
 Valencia
|
€9.2M |
Other interesting rumors
| 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
M, DM (C)
Skill: 65.8
Pot: 76.4
Team
NEC
NEC
Contract Until
29 Jun 28
ETV
€11.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€10.6M – €13M
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Who is Kodai Sano?
Kodai Sano (JPN) is a A ball winning midfielder and currently plays for NEC. Kodai Sano is 22 years old (2003/09/25) and he is 180cm tall. 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 €10.6M and €13M. His last transfer was from Okayama to NEC in 2023. NEC paid Okayama €0.5M for Kodai Sano.
Kodai Sano latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
