Algerian forward, Islam Slimani, has signed for Lyon on a free transfer, the French club has announced.
Slimani, who scored 13 goals in 47 games in all competitions for Leicester, joins Lyon on an 18-month contract.
“I’m very happy and proud to join a big club like Lyon,” Slimani said.
“I’ve joined a team that’s top of the league, playing well and scoring goals. I want to help the club achieve its objectives.”
“I’m very happy and proud to join a big club like Lyon. I thank the president. When I was a child, I came to the area, to Givors, to play in tournaments with my team. I’m a combative person who gives everything on the pitch.”
He added: “Lyon is a big club and near the top of the table every season, playing to participate in the Champions League.
“I spoke to Djamel Benlamri a lot. He told me a lot of good things about the club, the players and the coach. I’m here to help the team. Even if I start as a substitute, get in the game and help the team, the coach won’t let me sit on the bench.”
Slimani, 32, began his professional career in his native country. After four successful seasons at CR Belouizdad, he left Algeria to join Sporting Club de Portugal in 2013. In Portugal, he spent three seasons and in his final season he scored 27 goals in 33 league appearances.
In 2016, Slimani joined Leicester City where he formed a very complementary duo with Riyad Mahrez. After the departure of Claudio Ranieri from the Foxes, the Algerian international played less and went out on loan.
In 2019, Slimani won the Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria.
