Lyon have announced the signing of Joachim Andersen, who joins the club from Sampdoria.
Andersen was unveiled at a news conference on Friday, where Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed the fee could reach up to €30million.
Welcome, Joachim Andersen! 🔴🔵 #UnispourRugir pic.twitter.com/4JC8YKqKq8
— OL English (@OL_English) July 12, 2019
"It is with great pleasure that we welcome Joachim," Aulas told reporters. "He was one of our recruitment priorities.
"We are very happy for his arrival and he has signed a five-year contract.
"The amount of the transfer is €24million with €6million bonuses, we want to go through a certain number of steps."
🎙️ Joachim Andersen: "I'm very happy to be here at OL. I can't wait to play in my new colors. It's a fantastic club. I can't wait to get to know the city and the fans. I also spoke with [Kim] Källström." pic.twitter.com/w1mOW1J2W5
— OL English (@OL_English) July 12, 2019
Andersen, 23, is yet to make a senior appearance for Denmark but has been capped at youth levels and included in full squads.
"It's a price between the two clubs, I just want to play and fulfil the ambitions of the club, it's the perfect environment to grow and grow," the defender said of his fee.
🎙️ @JM_Aulas: "It's with great pleasure that we welcome Joachim. He was one of our signing priorities. He was followed by many clubs. We're happy that he's joined us. He signed a five-year contract." pic.twitter.com/SJ0G0rDfPY
— OL English (@OL_English) July 12, 2019
"I am very happy to be here at Lyon. I'm really looking forward to playing in my new colours. It's a fantastic club. I can't wait to see the city and the fans.
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