West Ham are set to receive a £17M bonus in the form of a transfer fee for on-loan star Said Benrahma, who is thriving in Ligue 1.
The Algerian winger enjoyed an excellent weekend as he scored a goal and grabbed an assist to bolster Lyon’s European hopes in a 3-2 win over Thilo Kehrer’s Monaco.
Benrahma’s loan deal couldn’t have gone any better following his move to Lyon. He has started all of the club’s recent games and is being hailed as a major success. So much so that reports indicate the French club will be looking to activate their option to buy.
When Benrahma signed from West Ham, Lyon were battling relegation but are now aiming to qualify for European competition next season. An incredible turnaround.
The winger has settled well in France and has been full of praise for his manager, teammates, and a style of football to which he is clearly suited. Benrahma has spoken of his admiration for the managerial skills of Lyon boss Pierre Sage, who is credited with getting the best from his Hammers loanee.