Le Mans striker Gervinho is set to join Lille in a deal worth €6.5million (£5.6million).
Striker poised to leave Le Mans in £5.6m deal
Le Mans striker Gervinho is set to join Lille in a deal worth €6.5million (£5.6million).
After much speculation surrounding Gervinho's future, the Ivory Coast international has agreed a three-year contract at Lille.
Gervinho has often stated his desire to move to the Premier League but has now confirmed he is to remain in Ligue 1.
He told
skysports.com: "I am grateful. I am sad to leave Le Mans but Lille is another step in my development.
"I am going there to improve and I am very happy about that.
"There were other offers but Lille is the right place to be at the moment."