Lyon spend big on Lille duo
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Ligue 1 - Lyon spend big on Lille duo
Ligue 1 - Lyon have splashed out big money in the transfer market, buying Lille's Mathieu Bodmer and Kader Keita for a combined 24.5 million (£16m). "Keita cost 18 million euros including two million of profit-sharing. Bodmer cost 6.5 million euros," Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas said.
Bodmer is considered one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1, and played a key role in the club's qualification for the Champions League last 16.
The bonus granted to Keita is linked to Lyon's qualification for the first knockout round of the Champions League over the next four years.
The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international striker scored nine goals in 36 league games for Lille this season, and his transfer fee seems extraordinarily high.
The double signing may indicate they are preparing for life after Florent Malouda, who is the subject of interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea. -
weird keita is so much more expensive than bodmer.
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lyon too rich la.
every year win the ligue. and buy cheap players like essien, diarra and sell for so much.