Gourcuff set to make shock move to Lyon

(GSM) – Yoann Gourcuff is close to a deal with Olympique Lyon now his current club Bordeaux has reached an agreement with Les Gones.

A press release from Bordeaux confirms the intentions of the two clubs.

“Olympique Lyonnais and FC Girondins de Bordeaux have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Yoann Gourcuff,” the statement said. “This transfer will be effective after the resolution of standard precedent clause.

“This transfer will take place in preserving the interests of Bordeaux, in full agreement with the coach and the coaching staff and in accordance with the contractual commitments of the player.

“The club will have the opportunity to communicate very soon and to reaffirm its ambitions for the new season.”

A total of €22 million will be paid to Bordeaux in three phases between now and December 2012. A further €4.5m could also be paid should Lyon sell the playmaker in the future.

Gourcuff will sign a long-term contract pending a medical examination.