Lyon sign Ozkacar before match with Bayern

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Ozkacar has been signed by Lyon. Captura/Twitter/OL

Despite that the fact the team are fully focussed on the Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, the French side announced that they have signed the young Turkish central defender for five seasons.

Lyon continue to surprise people. Bayern are a dangerous opponent, but the French club have already beaten Juventus and Manchester City. But in the meantime, work continues in the club's offices. Proof of that is that the announcement of the signing of the youngster Cenk Ozkacar.

He is a 19 year-old central defender who stands out because of his big build. He is 1.90 metres tall and Lyon have not hesitated in paying 1.5 million euros for the players who was in the Turkish second division.

In fact, according to Lyon, there will also be bonuses for incentives which could reach another 1.5 million. The Turkish side will get 10% of the transfer fee the next time Ozkacar is sold.

The defender has signed for five years after passing his medical and this Tuesday he started work under Gueida Fofana in the Lyon B team.