French club Lyon is set to lose one of their promising young talents, goalkeeper Mathieu Patouillet, to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal in a €350,000 deal. The 19-year-old shot-stopper has opted to reject Lyon's contract offer in favor of a move to the Middle East.

Despite Lyon's efforts to keep Patouillet at the club, the young goalkeeper has made the decision to seek a new challenge at Al-Hilal. The transfer fee of €350,000 will provide Lyon with some financial compensation for the loss of the highly-rated prospect.

For Al-Hilal, the signing of Mathieu Patouillet represents a significant addition to their squad. The Saudi club has been actively looking to strengthen their goalkeeping department, and Patouillet's arrival is seen as a step in the right direction for the team's ambitions.

As Mathieu Patouillet prepares to embark on a new chapter in his career with Al-Hilal, all eyes will be on the young goalkeeper to see how he adapts to his new surroundings. Lyon will be hoping that their loss turns out to be Al-Hilal's gain, while supporters of the Saudi club will be eager to see their new signing in action.