Football: Melchie Dumornay Stays at OL Until 2029

LYON, France.— Olympique Lyonnais women's club announced on Monday, May 5, the contract extension of midfielder Melchie Dumornay. The Haitian international has extended her contract until June 2029, the club management specified.

After leaving Reims in 2023, Dumornay quickly established herself as a key player in Sonia Bompastor's squad. At 21 years old, she already has several decisive performances in the Lyon jersey and is part of the club's long-term project.

The contract extension seems to suit the player. "I am proud to extend the adventure with this great club until 2029," the player reacted via her social networks, thanking the club management, President Michele Kang, General Manager Vincent Ponsot, as well as her family and supporters. "Istwa ap kontinye ekri. Alaso," she exclaimed.

Known for her dynamism, technique, and vision of the game, Dumornay represents the future of Lyon's play in midfield. Her extension is part of OL's strategy to retain its young talents and maintain its status as a benchmark in European women's football.

The former striker for AS Tigresses, where she was trained in Haiti, has quickly established herself as a formidable goal scorer since her arrival in Europe. After a notable spell at Stade de Reims (18 goals in 23 matches), she continues her momentum at Olympique Lyonnais, with 26 goals in 35 appearances. In parallel, the Haitian international shows remarkable efficiency in national team selections, with 20 goals in 20 matches.

It should be noted that for the current 2024-2025 season with Olympique Lyonnais, Melchie Daëlle Dumornay has already scored 15 goals and delivered 6 assists in the Arkema Première Ligue, as well as six goals and two assists in nine Champions League matches.