Lois Openda insists his transfer to Juventus in 2025 was not a mistake, however notes, ‘I had good chemistry with Jonathan David,’ whereas Dusan Vlahovic ‘tended to maintain the ball to himself.’
Belgium worldwide Openda spoke to L’Equipe about his first and solely season at Juventus.
Now on mortgage at Lyon, the 26-year-old has scored two objectives in eight apperances with the French membership thus far this season.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Lois Openda of Juventus appears to be like dejected following the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Lecce at on January 03, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
Openda: I had good chemistry with David
Throughout his interview with L’Equipe (through a), he defined what went flawed for him on the Allianz Stadium.
“I spoke with Damien Comolli, who was then the membership director, and he defined how he supposed to make use of me in a troublesome league,” he stated.
“In Italy, the crew that basically exploits depth is Inter. Roma are solely simply beginning to perceive it.
“The coach wished me, however Vlahovic and David had been already enjoying in my place,” he continued.
“I had good chemistry with David, however the crew wasn’t used to enjoying with a participant who runs in behind, and Vlahovic tended to maintain the ball to himself.”
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 24: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates scoring his crew’s first purpose through the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Could 24, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
Openda performed below Igor Tudor and Luciano Spalletti at Juventus through the 2025-26 marketing campaign, however didn’t impress, scoring only one purpose in 34 appearances throughout all competitions.
“I attempted to get my probability, and generally I did, however in the direction of the tip of the season, I realised that to play, I needed to depart,” he added.
However, Openda feels leaving RB Leipzig for Juventus was not a mistake.
“It wasn’t a mistake, and it allowed me to work on elements I hadn’t thought of,” he concluded.
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Lois Openda of Juventus is challenged by Matteo Palma of Udinese Calcio through the Coppa Italia match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus at Allianz Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
“I knew precisely what I used to be stepping into, and I’m positive that in different circumstances, it will have gone higher.”
Lyon paid, however the French facet haven’t any choice to make his transfer everlasting.