AS Monaco signs Rony Lopes to 5-year deal from Manchester City
AS Monaco has signed promising midfielder Rony Lopes to a five-year deal.
The French side announced the signing Friday, as Lopes closes the chapter on his two-year stint with Manchester City.
(Courtesy: AS Monaco)
The transfer is expected to cost the French side £8.8 million, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Thank you @AS_Monaco for the wonderful welcome and for believing in me! I'm honoured and eager to work hard!! pic.twitter.com/Fyzq7Q40kS
— Rony Lopes (@Rony10Lopes) August 28, 2015
Some reports suggest Lopes, 19, could be set for a loan move to Lille, where he spent the entirety of last season and made 23 appearances and scored three goals.
While he was never really given a chance to play first-team football at City, Lopes was grateful for the opportunity to wear the sky-blue kit.
My first words are for @MCFC fans who have supported me since my first days in the club... You are AMAZING and truly make this club GIANT!
— Rony Lopes (@Rony10Lopes) August 28, 2015
Want to thank everyone that worked with me in @MCFC since day 1 and a special word for Patrick Vieira: a great manager and coach & TOP MAN!
— Rony Lopes (@Rony10Lopes) August 28, 2015
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