Roma strike Yanga-Mbiwa deal

By Football Italia staff

Reports in France suggest Roma have agreed a deal to sell Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa to Lyon.

The defender arrived in the capital on loan from Newcastle United last summer, with the Giallorossi making the move permanent in January for around €7.7m.

According to RMC Sport, the Lupi are set to make a profit on the centre-back, with a deal agreed to sell him to Lyon for €8m plus €2m in bonuses.

The 26-year-old is expected to take his medical with the Ligue 1 side tomorrow, with the deal being completed over the weekend or early next week.

Yanga-Mbiwa made 28 Serie A appearances for Roma, but ensured himself hero status for life by scoring an 85th minute winner against Lazio in May.

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