Bayern break transfer record to sign Tolisso from Lyon

AFP, LYON: France midfielder Corentin Tolisso has moved to Bayern Munich from Lyon for a record fee that could reach 47.5 million euros ($53.5 million), the Bundesliga champions announced on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Bayern to bring an end to his 10-year association with Lyon.
Before bonuses Bayern paid 41.5 million euros, making Tolisso the most expensive player to be signed by a Bundesliga club, breaking the previous record set when Javi Martinez joined Bayern from Athletic Bilbao in 2012.
It is also Lyon's most expensive sale, ahead of Michael Essien's departure to Chelsea for 38 million euros in 2005.
Tolisso, who made his senior international debut against Spain in March, had been contracted to stay at Parc OL until 2020.

Bayern break transfer record to sign Tolisso from Lyon

AFP, LYON: France midfielder Corentin Tolisso has moved to Bayern Munich from Lyon for a record fee that could reach 47.5 million euros ($53.5 million), the Bundesliga champions announced on Wednesday. The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Bayern to bring an end to his 10-year association with Lyon. Before bonuses Bayern paid 41.5 million euros, making Tolisso the most expensive player to be signed by a Bundesliga club, breaking the previous record set when Javi Martinez joined Bayern from Athletic Bilbao in 2012. It is also Lyons most expensive sale, ahead of Michael Essiens departure to Chelsea for 38 million euros in 2005. Tolisso, who made his senior international debut against Spain in March, had been contracted to stay at Parc OL until 2020.