Key Takeaways:
- Lyon and RB Salzburg have agreed on a €10m transfer for Mads Bidstrup
- Bidstrup, aged 25, made 36 appearances for Salzburg in the 2025/26 season
- The Danish midfielder is set to sign a five-year contract running until June 2031, pending paperwork and medical checks
Transfer Agreement Finalised
Lyon and RB Salzburg have now reached a full agreement regarding the transfer of midfielder Mads Bidstrup (25), according to information provided by Florian Plettenberg. The Danish international is poised to become the latest departure from the Austrian outfit as part of their ongoing squad revamp following another league title miss.
🚨💥 EXCL | Mads Bidstrup to Olympique Lyon – DONE DEAL ✔️
Lyon and RB Salzburg have now reached an agreement following Bidstrup’s agreement on personal terms with Lyon.
Only final paperwork remains. Medical and signing until 2031 to follow. @SkySportDE 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/BBhggty659
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 24, 2026
Player Profile and Recent Performance
Bidstrup, who is valued at €13 million per Transfermarkt, agreed personal terms with Lyon for a five-year deal stretching to June 2031. The midfielder featured in 36 matches for Salzburg during the 2025/26 campaign and has experience in the UEFA Champions League.
Key Departures from Salzburg
This summer has already seen Salzburg part ways with several notable players:
| Player | Destination Club | Transfer Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Joane Gadou | Borussia Dortmund | 19.5m |
| Jannik Schuster | Brentford | 18m |
| Kerim Alajbegovic | Bayer Leverkusen | 8m |
| Bobby Clark | Derby | 8m |
Deal Details and Future Steps
Lyon have reportedly reached a €10 million agreement for Bidstrup, as detailed by Get French Football News. Only the final paperwork and medical examinations remain before the move is made official. Bidstrup will thus become the latest addition to Lyon’s midfield ranks ahead of the new season.
