France midfielder Jordan Veretout has signed a two-year deal with Lyon in a transfer from Marseille. Lyon confirmed the four million euro deal with bonuses and a potential future transfer gain of 25%. Veretout was not part of Marseille’s plans and the club tried to offload him before the transfer deadline, but was unsuccessful.
The 31-year-old has played for Nantes, Aston Villa in the Premier League, and in Italy for Fiorentina and Roma. He has over 500 professional matches under his belt, with 66 goals and 63 assists. Veretout was recently subjected to online abuse but has enjoyed success with the French national team, winning the 2021 Nations League and participating in the 2022 World Cup.
Lyon signed Veretout as a joker player, allowing him to be registered for the Europa League due to French rules that permit extra signings outside of the regular transfer window for domestic clubs. This transfer marks a new chapter for Veretout’s career and Lyon will be looking to benefit from his experience and talent on the pitch.
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