[法甲]法國翼鋒華布拿（Mathieu Valbuena）重返法甲加盟里昂 [復制鏈接]

Mathieu Valbuena set to join Lyon from Dinamo Moscow



Dinamo Moscow midfielder Mathieu Valbuena is expected to complete his move to Lyon on Tuesday, returning to Ligue 1 just a year after leaving for Russia.

Valbuena, 30, arrived in Lyon on Monday evening, according to Le Progres, and will undergo a medical on Tuesday morning before putting pen to paper on a three-year deal that will complete his switch from Dinamo.

The two clubs have agreed a ?5 million fee for the France international, who was seeking to leave the Russian club after they were banned from European competition by UEFA for breaching financial fair play rules.

Valbuena's arrival will provide Lyon coach Hubert Fournier with more creative midfield options and provide stiff competition for Nabil Fekir -- one of the revelations of the last Ligue 1 campaign.

Fekir, 22, earned himself a France call-up after contributing 13 goals and nine assists as OL finished runners-up to Paris Saint-Germain to qualify for the Champions League group stage.

"It's good news. He's quite a good player," Fekir told reporters of Valbuena's impending arrival after Lyon's goalless draw with Lorient on Sunday. "He's an international whom I came across in the France team. I hope he'll be able to add something for us."

Valbuena's return to France has not gone down well at Marseille, where the player made his name during an eight-year spell before leaving the Stade Velodrome for Dinamo last summer.

The club had decided to retire Valbuena's No. 28 shirt in honour of his performances for them, but RMC has reported Marseille may reconsider should he join Ligue 1 rivals Lyon.

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Mathieu Valbuena joins Lyon in three-year deal

Last Updated: 11/08/15 8:14pm

France international Mathieu Valbuena has signed for Lyon on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 30-year-old forward has joined last season's Ligue 1 runners-up after just one season in the Russian Premier League with Dynamo Moscow.

Valbuena arrived at Dynamo just 12 months ago in a deal though to be around £6m from Marseille. However, the winger is now returning to French football after passing a medical at the Stade de Gerland on Tuesday night.

"I don't regret anything with Dynamo Moscow where everything went well the first season but for my second year, the sporting objectives were no longer in line with what I wanted," said Valbuena.

"We know Lyon's level after a very good 2015 season and also qualifying for the Champions League. All that played a role in my decision.

"I'm delighted to join Lyon. I arrive with a lot of humility and ambition to win titles, to bring experience.

"I was keen to return to France and with the interest shown by Lyon, I jumped at the chance."

Valbuena, who has made 48 international appearances for France, hopes the move back to his homeland will increase his chances of making Didier Deschamps' Euro 2016 squad.

"Obviously a European Championship or a World Cup is something very important. The French team, I've never denied it is my engine," said Valbuena.

"It's something very important to play for your country. I didn't hesitate a single second to return with so many objectives for this year which looks like being very exciting."

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