Yanga-Mbiwa towards Lyon

By Football Italia staff

Roma defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is on the verge of joining Olympique Lyonnais, according to French papers.

Le Parisien claim that a deal is practically done for the centre-back worth €9m.

The 26-year-old only joined from Newcastle United in September 2014 and made the loan permanent for a total cost of €8.5m.

This would be a return to France for Yanga-Mbiwa, who left Montpellier for Newcastle in January 2013.

Last season he made 38 competitive appearances for Roma, scoring a famous goal in the Derby della Capitale against Lazio.

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