Lyon are being linked with a move for Karlsruher SC second striker Louey Ben Farhat, with the highly rated teenager rumoured to be on the French club’s radar ahead of the summer window.
The 19-year-old, who holds both Tunisian and German nationality, is currently valued at €7.50m, according to Transfermarkt, a figure likely to frame any negotiations should Lyon choose to formalise their interest. The mooted switch would see Ben Farhat leave Germany’s 2. Bundesliga for Ligue 1, with the probability of a transfer currently listed as “?” in the latest speculation.
Ben Farhat, born on 19 July 2006 in Waiblingen, represents Karlsruher SC and wears the number 19 shirt. An attacking player whose main position is second striker, he operates predominantly on his right foot and has been developed within the German system while remaining eligible for Tunisia at international level. He is listed at 1.75m tall and is regarded as a mobile, link‑up forward rather than a traditional target man.
There is no publicly available information on when he joined Karlsruher SC or when his contract expires, leaving open the theoretical possibility that he could move as a free agent in future if no extension is agreed. For now, however, his €7.50m market valuation underlines that any immediate departure from the 2. Bundesliga side would likely involve a significant fee rather than a simple free‑transfer swoop.
Recent data lists Karlsruher SC in Germany’s second tier and Lyon in France’s top flight, underscoring the step up in profile that a move to Groupama Stadium would represent for the teenager. With the rumour still at an early stage and no formal probability attached beyond a question mark, any deal remains speculative, but a transfer to Lyon could prove a pivotal moment in shaping Ben Farhat’s career trajectory and reputation across European football.
