Lyon Signs German Defender Jerome Boateng
Olympique Lyonnais have completed the signing of German centre back Jerome Boateng on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, the French club said on Wednesday.
The 2014 World Cup winner with Germany has signed a two-year contract at the Ligue 1 side.
The 32-year-old spent 10 years at Bayern after joining from Manchester City in 2011, winning nine Bundesliga titles and two Champions League trophies.
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“I want to give my best for this club. I am looking forward to meeting my team mates,” Boating said. “This is a quality squad with young players, to which I can bring my experience.”
“I had received other offers, but it was important for me to have a good feeling about the club where I signed and to have a project to join.”
Lyon, with a win and two draws from five games, are ninth on the French Ligue 1 table.
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