Lionel Beauxis released from Bordeaux contract

Lionel Beauxis has been released by Bordeaux with immediate effect to join the Lyon, where he signed for the next two seasons from July 1, 2017.

"We have a lot of injuries this season and have been looking for a medical joker a long time ago," said the Lyon team.

''It was clear that we had to seize this opportunity and sign Lionel for the end of the season."

The 31-year-old will participate in his first training next Tuesday at the club.