Jule Brand changes to Champions League record winner Olympique Lyon!

Jule Brand changes to Champions League record winner Olympique Lyon!

Lyon, Frankreich - The German international Jule Brand moves to Olympique Lyon, the record winner of the women's champions League after her contract. The change, which will come into force from summer 2025, emphasizes Brand's ambitions at the international level. The new contract will secure a long-term perspective until 2028, such as LAOLA1.

In an official press release, the French association was pleased with Brand's decision. "We are enthusiastic about having Jule in our ranks in the coming season. She will play an important role in our team," said those responsible for Olympique Lyon. Brand is the first new obligation since the rebranding of the women's team, which will compete under the new name and logo "Ol Lyonnes", which indicates the change of the brand.

New chapter for Olympique Lyon

The Groupama Stadium, which has a capacity of around 59,000 spectators, becomes the new home of Ol Lyonnes. These changes come at a time when the association wants to strengthen its ambitions in women's football scene. The fans can look forward to an exciting season, while Jule Brand continues their career on an international floor at the same time.

Before Brand starts the season with their new team, the Nations League is on the program for them and their teammates of the German national team, where they will compete against Austria. This competition could give important impulses for the upcoming challenges in women's football.

challenges in German women's football

The situation of German women's football is tense. Several German clubs, including VfL Wolfsburg, failed in the current Champions League season. Wolfsburg lost in the playoffs against Paris FC, while Eintracht Frankfurt lost against FC Barcelona and thus missed the chance of the quarter -finals. This is seen as the low point for German women's football, especially after the disastrous preliminary round of the national team at the World Cup in Australia.

Sports director Bianca Rech had previously spoken of winning the Champions League, but reality looks different. The debate about the role of the DFB as the bearer of the women's Bundesliga and the need for realigning women's football are in full swing. Katja Kraus from the "Football can" initiative demands more gender justice and diversification in football before the connection is lost in international competition.

CEO Axel Hellmann has already expressed dissatisfaction with the current level of development of women's football and questioned existing structures. This topic throws a deep light on the challenges that exist in the German women's football scene, while talents like Jule Brand venture into new adventures to reach the top of female football.