Ex-Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has joined Lyon on a free transfer.
The Ligue 1 outfit have confirmed Boateng's arrival in an official statement, which reads: "Olympique Lyonnais is very happy to announce the arrival of German international defender JΓ©rΓ΄me Boateng.
"Free from any contract since July 1 after 10 years with Bayern Munich, the 2014 World champion and two-time Champions League winner has signed up with OL for the next two seasons, i.e. until June 30. 2023."
Boateng, 32, failed to agree an extension to his deal at the Allianz Arena and the ex-Manchester City man will now ply his trade in France after 10 trophy-laden years in Germany.
The German completed a medical on deadline day ahead of signing a contract until 2023, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The defender arrives in Lyon having won every major trophy available to him in Germany following his arrival in 2011.
He won the 2013 and 2020 Champions League, nine Bundesliga titles and five German cups during his stay in Bavaria.
And, Lyon's announcement video didn't fail to highlight his achievements.
Bayern have already appointed Boateng's successor after singing RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano earlier this summer.
Boateng's arrival at the Groupama Stadium is believed to be Lyon's way of bolstering their defence after Marcelo was demoted to the reserves for attitude issues.
The former German international had attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Serie A outfit Roma were also linked with a move for Boateng which would have seen him join up with Jose Mourinho in the Italian capital.
Brightberry
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Messi favourite Customer joins Lyon!! Messi be like: we'll meet again. ππ
Cyizahenry
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And still Iβve got this in my head ππ
Desmondeyum
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JΓ©rΓ΄me Boateng in the same league as Leo Messi? File that one under: Things you love to see.
Brightberry
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Boateng was part of the 8-2 against Barcelona. Legend that will never be forgotten π₯π₯
pulkit_10
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boateng when he plays messi against PSGπ
Mosanya
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Boateng : *Signs for Ligue 1 side Lyon* Messi : So you have chosen death π
Mosanya
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Messi vs. Boateng: Part II π
Nandha77
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Boateng : I love Defending Messi : Hold my beer πΊ
Brightberry
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OFFICIAL: BOATeng arrives in Lyon with a private BOAT. π₯π₯
Govind_10
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Dembele when he returns from hospital and sees Messi in PSG and Griezmann back in Atletico:
Amgnonijunior
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Anytime Barcelona fans hear Bayern π
mzeereal
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And yet.. Dembele dribble past transfer window..
pulkit_10
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Lyon knocked out ronaldos Juve on the path to semifinals in 2019 will never be forgotten
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Messi favourite Customer joins Lyon!! Messi be like: we'll meet again. ππ
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Messi scored Two goals which is normal. Boateng was part of the 8-2 humiliation. Whenever Messi face Lyon, it will be remembered..
Rahi09
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Messi favourite Customer joins Lyon!! Messi be like: we'll meet again. ππ
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And Messi will be not forget this.
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Messi favourite Customer joins Lyon!! Messi be like: we'll meet again. ππ
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try to get some knowledge about football. Boateng is a defender. The main duty of a defender is to prevent goals. You are dumb fan boy, who think only forwards are footballers. In the 8-2 tragedy, Messi was searching for his own testicles. and you are frustrated because of that.