Houssem Aouar signs for Roma on free transfer from Lyon

Houssem Aouar has signed for Roma, the Serie A membership introduced on Sunday.

The Algeria worldwide has signed a five-year take care of Jose Mourinho’s facet, arriving on a free transfer from Ligue 1 facet Lyon.

“I think it’s the right project for me, with a big team, quality players and a unique fanbase. I’m now a Giallorossi player, and I’m ready to go,” he mentioned in an announcement.

The 24-year-old performed one recreation for France — a pleasant in opposition to Ukraine in 2020 — earlier than switching allegiance in March to Algeria, the place his dad and mom had been born.