Lyon are being linked with a move for Karlsruher SC second striker Louey Ben Farhat as the 19-year-old edges towards the final stages of his current deal.
The 2. Bundesliga attacker, who holds both Tunisian and German nationality, is the subject of transfer speculation over a potential switch from Karlsruher SC to Ligue 1 side Lyon, according to data compiled on 18 April 2026. The reported probability of the move is listed as “?”, underlining that discussions remain at an early and uncertain stage.
Ben Farhat is currently valued at €7.50m, a fee that would represent a significant outlay for a teenager yet could be seen as a calculated investment for Lyon as they look to refresh their attacking options. With no contract expiry date recorded, there is also the scenario that, should talks over new terms stall, the youngster’s status could move closer to that of a potential future free agent.
Born in Waiblingen on 19 July 2006, the right-footed forward stands at 1.75m and operates primarily as a second striker in the attack. He wears the number 19 shirt for Karlsruher SC and has been developing in Germany’s second tier, the 2. Bundesliga, where his performances have begun to attract attention beyond the country’s borders.
The dual national, listed with Tunisian and German citizenship, is officially registered in the attack but is yet to be tied down long term, with no transfer date to Karlsruher or contract expiry formally documented in the available data. His current “national team” designation is given as Karlsruher SC, reflecting his club rather than senior international status.
No specific fee, agreement or timetable has been confirmed, but with Lyon monitoring emerging talent across Europe and Ben Farhat’s value on the rise, any move to France’s top flight could prove a defining step in shaping his early career trajectory and long-term reputation if it ultimately materialises.
