Ghana's Golden Boy Nominee Ernest Nuamah Set to Join French Giants Olympique Lyonnais

• Ernest Nuamah is set to join French club Olympique Lyonnais
• The teen forward has agreed to leave FC Nordsjaelland this summer
• The Ghana winger was the best player in the Danish league last season

Ghanaian teen sensation, Ernest Nuamah is on the verge of joining French giants Olympique Lyonnais in the summer transfer window.

The 19-year-old, who has been nominated for the 2023 Golden Boy award, is expected to arrive in France on Monday to finalize his move from FC Nordsjaelland.

The highly talented winger was left out of Nordsjaellland's squad for the game against Sikelborg on Sunday following news of his departure.

According to Ghanasoccernet, Lyon and FC Nordsjaelland have agreed terms for the transfer of the Ghana international.

However, Nordsjaelland's Sports Director, Jan Laursen is yet to confirm the destination of Nuamah but admitted he was left out of Sunday's game due to interest from clubs abroad.

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"As September 1 approaches, more and more things happen. There is a lot of interest in many of our talented young players. There are things that have become more and more interesting, and where it makes sense that he is allowed to breathe," he told bold.dk.

"In addition, he has also been busy on the field, so it is a combination of the two things that meant that he is not in the squad today.

"I think you know the answer. I can confirm that I cannot confirm anything. The French media are all about themselves, so it's a bit exciting to read L'Equipe at the moment," he added.

Nuamah has been in fine form in the new season, scoring four goals in three Danish Superliga games. He was also named Player of the Month for July.

Nuamah nominated for Golden Boy award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Black Stars debutant, Ernest Nuamah has been nominated for the 2023 Golden Boy award.

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The 19-year-old has been included in the list of 100 best young players in the world for the award that is presented to the most outstanding U-21 player.

Nuamah will be competing with new Real Madrid signing, Jude Bellingham and Bayern Munich's youngster, Jamal Musiala for the top award.

Nuamah wins double awards

Ghanaian youngster, Ernest Nuamah celebrated his maiden Black Stars invite by scooping the best player award in Spring in the Danish Superliga.

The 19-year-old was voted the best player in the league by coaches following his outstanding displays for FC Nordsjaelland.

Nuamah, who has scored 12 goals this season, went from the sixth-best player in Autumn to being top in Spring.