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18-year-old USWNT star Lily Yohannes reportedly nearing transfer to OL Lyonnes from Ajax

Lily Yohannes, the 18-year-old U.S. women's national team phenom, is reportedly close to finalizing contract terms with French powerhouse OL Lyonnes, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45629448/uswnt-lily-yohannes-move-ajax-lyonnes-sources" target="_self">ESPN.</a>Dutch side Ajax has reportedly agreed to a fee for her services.The teenage midfielder is expected to garner a fee of $530,000 (€450,000), with Ajax also receiving a sell-on percentage fee for a future transfer. Her previous contract in the Netherlands with the Dutch club ran through June 2026.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Reigning champions of England, Chelsea, were also reportedly in the running for Yohannes' services.Yohannes has 10 caps for the USWNT, and in June 2024, she scored 10 minutes into her international debut in a friendly against South Korea.In November, she <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/ajax-star-dual-national-lily-yohannes-elects-to-represent-united-states-over-netherlands/blt8129c048a273653f" target="_self">declared her international allegiance to the USA</a> after previously mulling the options of playing for the Netherlands. She was born in Virginia, but moved to the Netherlands with her family when she was 10. At age 15, she signed a professional contract with Ajax."She's got unbelievable maturity and coachability, and someone who I know is going to become an important part of our program," USWNT head coach Emma Hayes said in May. "But I'm invested in that development, and we have to be patient with that considering her tender age and her lack of international and high-level experience."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

In 2023, Yohannes became the youngest player to ever start a UEFA Women's Champions League game at 16 when she was named to the starting XI for Ajax in a 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.

DID YOU KNOW?

The teenager is reportedly set to finalize personal terms with Lyonnes this week ahead of joining on a permanent transfer.

WHAT NEXT FOR YOHANNES?

18-year-old USWNT star Lily Yohannes reportedly nearing transfer to OL Lyonnes from Ajax | Goal.com

Lyonnes, eight-time European champions, have reportedly agreed on a fee with Ajax for the teenager&apos;s services