Julie Swierot extends OL contract to 2029 after standout FC Nantes loan The 20-year-old OL Lyonnes midfielder has signed a contract extension to 2029 following a successful loan spell at FC Nantes during the 2025-2026 season. With 2 goals and 6 assists in 21 Ligue 1 appearances, she left a mark on the Canaris before returning to Lyon.

Why her FC Nantes loan was transformative

Swierot followed up her 2024-2025 loan at Reims (20 games, 3 assists) with a decisive season at Nantes. « I wanted to leave to gain more playing time and come back stronger », she said. Her impact in D1 (4th place, playoff qualification) convinced OL to invest in her future.

An international career accelerating

The Seine-et-Marne native, a 2023 U17 Euro champion and 2025 U19 runner-up, boasts 45 caps and 9 goals. She nearly made her senior France debut in June 2026, though she didn’t feature in the World Cup 2027 qualifiers. Next stop: joining Jonatan Giráldez’s squad on July 27, where she’ll face stiff competition.

What challenges await her at Lyon?

Swierot returns to a European vice-champions squad, where she’ll battle for a starting spot alongside players like Maëlys Mendy. « My goal? Secure my place and help the team win every trophy », she stated. Her return coincides with Mendy’s from Paris FC, intensifying the midfield battle.

A Lyon academy success story

OL’s youth system has produced Swierot, who joined at age 12 from Seine-et-Marne. She turned pro at 17 in 2023 and has since progressed from D1 to France’s national team. With this extension, she commits to three more seasons—enough time to prove herself at senior level.