Ernest Nuamah was deeply upset upon learning that Olympique Lyon was pushing for him to move to Fulham during the summer transfer window.
The Ghana international was closely linked with Fulham and Everton on transfer deadline day. Fulham had agreed on a €19 million transfer fee with Lyon for Nuamah, but the move ultimately fell through.
According to French publication L’Equipe, Nuamah was unwilling to join Fulham and was emotionally distressed by Lyon’s pressure to finalize the transfer.
The report states that the former FC Nordsjaelland attacker broke down in tears when a Fulham delegation traveled to France to complete the deal.
However, Nuamah went missing during the medical examination, causing the transfer to collapse.
Lyon owner John Textor has reportedly sent Nuamah a message apologizing for attempting to force him into the move. Nuamah had joined Lyon on a permanent basis in July after a successful loan period with the club.
During his loan stint with Lyon last season, Nuamah made 33 appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
His contributions helped the team climb from the relegation zone to qualify for the Europa League by finishing sixth.
Meanwhile, Ernest Nuamah has been excluded from Ghana’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger.