no one regrets the announced departure of Julien Duranville from OL…
The announcement surprised everyone. Yesterday evening, the German press announced that Olympique Lyonnais were finalizing the arrival of young Julien Duranville with Borussia Dortmund. Aged 20, the Belgian winger would replace Afonso Moreira, leaving for Bayer Leverkusen. The amount of the operation would amount to €8.5 million, bonus included. THE Ruhr Nachrichten finally adds that the Marsupials will try to include a clause allowing them to receive 20% on a possible resale. On paper, a large part of the observers of the Rhone club once again praised the work of the shadows led by the boss of Lyon recruitment, Matthieu Louis-Jean.
BVB quickly jumped at the opportunity
OL do not have significant resources to strengthen themselves, but Les Gones are well on their way to immediately replacing a departing player, with a young talent who was considered one of the BVB’s nuggets in the making, at a reasonable price. But in Germany, the announced departure of Duranville does not really sadden Borussia lovers. Arriving in the Ruhr in 2023 from Anderlecht for €8.5 million, Duranville does not display exceptional statistics (1 goal, 1 assist in 27 matches). However, it’s difficult to knock him because of his young age. But for the media Der Westenthe departure of the Belgian is “a godsend for BVB”.
“Borussia Dortmund undoubtedly had higher expectations of Julien Duranville when he was recruited. The Yellow and Black paid more than eight million euros for the young man, then 16 years old. This investment has still not paid off. Duranville failed to win at Borussia Dortmund, with injuries regularly hampering his progress. A loan move to Basel in the second half of last season was supposed to remedy the situation, but even that attempt was not entirely successful. The imminent arrival of liquidity from Lyon will work in favor of BVB. This could open up one or two new recruitment opportunities.we can read in the media.
“Duranville is a circus player”
Same observation in Switzerland, after his loan to FC Basel (2 goals, 1 assist in 17 matches). “Everything came together for him to win. If Benie Traoré was an indisputable starter on the left wing, Duranville benefited from little competition on the right in the 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1 formations of FC Basel. It was his favorite position.writing Spox. But it didn’t work. “Duranville is a circus player, a player who only shines in good weather. He’s always there where nothing happens.”wrote consultant Erni Maissen in the columns of the Swiss media Nau. A rather strong observation for others. “Duranville received some playing time, but didn’t really accomplish much. His performances were always correct. In terms of potential and talent, he is undeniably exceptional. This was immediately apparent. He doesn’t really have a place in this championship and should play at a higher level. We felt that he was aware of this and that he was not really passionate about his role in Basel. He often lacked determination in his actions”however tempered Linus Schauffert, editor-in-chief Basler Zeitung.
Will Ligue 1 suit Duranville more? The future will tell us. One thing is certain: the BVB quickly decided to part ways with Duranville in the event of a satisfactory offer. Because the unease between the player and the German club dates back several months. “It is difficult for him to be selected. At BVB, there are excellent players, including him. But the others are better”declared BVB coach Niko Kovac last December. Words that sealed the Belgian’s future. Sky Germany indicated that the Marsupials were already willing to lend him last winter, and FC Basel therefore took advantage of it. A talented young player, Julien Duranville has obviously not yet found the ideal place to flourish. Will OL and Paulo Fonseca be able to find the magic formula?
