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Roma land Lyon midfielder Gonalons for €5m

The 28-year-old is eagerly anticipating a "new adventure" after completing a move to Eusebio Di Francesco's side on Monday

Roma have completed a €5million move for Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons.

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal with Eusebio Di Francesco's side, bringing an end to his long association with Lyon, where he came through the youth ranks and made his first-team debut in 2009.

"After speaking with [sporting director] Monchi and the coach about their ambitions, I did not hesitate for a moment," said Gonalons, who has won seven France caps.

"For this reason there were no issues and everything was agreed very quickly.