Lyon are being linked with a move for RB Leipzig centre-back El Chadaille Bitshiabu as the French club explore defensive options ahead of the next transfer window.
The 20-year-old, who holds both French and DR Congo nationality, is currently on the books of Bundesliga side Leipzig and is valued at €15.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The reported interest from Lyon remains at rumour stage, with the probability of any deal currently listed as “?” and no agreement in place.
Bitshiabu, a left-footed centre-back standing at 1.96m, wears the number 5 shirt for Leipzig. His contract details with the German club have not been publicly clarified, with no official expiry date listed, leaving open the possibility that he could either be negotiated for at a fee close to his market value or run down his deal and become a free agent in future windows.
Born on 16 May 2005 in Villeneuve‑Saint‑Georges, Bitshiabu fits the profile of a long-term project for any Ligue 1 side seeking a physically imposing defender comfortable on the left side of a back line. He has experience in the Bundesliga with Leipzig and is registered there as his current “national team” club on Transfermarkt’s database, underlining his status as a club prospect rather than a full senior international at this stage.
Recent appearances for Leipzig have seen him continue his development in Germany’s top flight, featuring in the current Bundesliga campaign as the club chase European qualification. His performances in those outings are part of what has sustained interest in his progress across the continent, though specific statistical breakdowns and match ratings have not been officially detailed in the data provided.
With his dual nationality, age profile and €15.00m valuation, any move to Lyon would be framed as an investment in potential rather than a short-term fix. Should a transfer materialise, a return to Ligue 1 could provide Bitshiabu with a platform to establish himself as a regular starter, enhance his reputation and shape the next phase of a promising career.
