Mads Bidstrup’s three-year spell with FC Red Bull Salzburg has come to an end. The Danish midfielder is leaving the Red Bulls to move to France's Ligue 1, signing for Olympique Lyonnais.

The 25-year-old midfielder arrived in Salzburg in the summer of 2023 from English Premier League side Brentford. Thanks to his personality, fighting spirit, and approachable nature, he quickly became a favourite - both within the squad and among the Red Bulls' fans

After 116 appearances, four goals, and five assists, the Dane's time here is drawing to a close. He is to join Olympique Lyonnais, who finished fourth in the French top flight last season and were also one of our opponents in last season's UEFA Europa League.

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At the end of last season, Mads Bidstrup and his representatives approached us expressing a desire for a transfer. Ultimately, the discussions with Mads and Olympique Lyonnais progressed so positively that we agreed to the move. We would like to thank Mads for his commitment and his determination to make a difference here in Salzburg, and we wish him all the very best at his new club!

Marcus Mann, Managing Director of Sport

My time in Salzburg was incredibly special. Even if things on the pitch didn’t ultimately go quite the way we all had hoped, I was able to experience many unforgettable moments here, grow both as a player and as a person, and work alongside fantastic people. I am deeply grateful to the club, my team-mates, the staff, and our fans for their support over the past three years, and I will always hold this time close to my heart.

Mads Bidstrup

Fancy some classic Mads content?

In our exclusive home story, we accompanied our captain back to his hometown of Copenhagen, visiting his family home, catching up with old friends, and checking out the football pitches of his childhood.

In one of our "A Day in the Life" videos, Mads also gave us an insight into his daily routine as a professional here in Salzburg:

Gallery: Best of Mads Bidstrup

From FC Red Bull Salzburg to Ligue 1