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Lyon land Kallstrom

Lyon, as expected, have sealed the signing of Swedish international Kim Kallstrom.

Lyon, as expected, have sealed the signing of Swedish international Kim Kallstrom.

The French champions have been chasing Kallstrom for some time and they finally agreed a deal with Rennes in the last 24 hours.

Lyon have agreed to pay Rennes £5.5 million (‚é¼8 million) for the exciting midfielder.

Kallstrom has played in France for the last three seasons after joining Rennes from Djurgardens.

The 23-year-old has penned a four-year deal at Stade Gerland after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.

The move is a boost for Kallstrom as he battles to win a place in Sweden's starting XI at the World Cup.