Hertha Berlin completed a move for Lucas Tousart, with the midfielder immediately heading back to Lyon on loan.

The 22 year-old has joined the Bundesliga club for a reported €24million for what a Hertha statement described as "the long term".

"I can identify very well with the ambitions of Hertha BSC," said Tousart, who will continue with Lyon for the remainder of the season.

"Something very exciting is happening in Berlin and I want to be part of it.

"At the same time, I am happy and grateful that I can finish my job in Lyon."

Tousart has been a regular fixture in the Lyon first-team squad for the past four seasons, making over 100 appearances in all competitions.

Jurgen Klinsmann's Hertha has already signed Argentina international midfielder Santiago Ascacibar from 2. Bundesliga club Stuttgart and is reportedly in the running to bring in Granit Xhaka from Arsenal.

Hertha sits 13th in the Bundesliga and hosts Schalke on Saturday.

Tousart's next assignment with Lyon could be Thursday's Coupe de France trip to Nice.