Bonaventure Kalou has finalised a £1 million move from Paris St. Germain to Lens.
The Ivory Coast international lost his place in the PSG side after Paul Le Guen had taken charge midway through last season.
He still attracted the attention of several clubs over the summer and was linked with the likes of Toulouse and Portsmouth.
However, the 29 year old forward has decided to join his former Auxerre coach Guy Roux at Lens, and is even understood to have taken a pay cut.
Kalou has agreed a 3 year deal with Lens and will compete with compatriots Kanga Akale and Aruna Dindane for a place in the side.
All 3 will probably be selected in the Ivory Coast team for next year's African Cup of Nations, however reports say Kalou has agreed not to travel to the tournament in Ghana.
28 06 2007
French side RC Lens sign right back Fabien Laurenti from 2nd division side AC Ajaccio as they are preparing for the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
The 24 year old was a key player for the Corsican side last season, playing in 32 games under coach Ruud Krol. The Marseille born defender signed a 4 year contract with Lens with an undisclosed fee having been paid.
Lens have already signed Kanga Akale, Vedran Runje and Julien Sable as they are preparing to start their UEFA Intertoto Cup campaign in the 3rd round on 21 and 28 July.
Lens finished 5th in Ligue 1 last season and will be led by legendary former AJ Auxerre coach Guy Roux in the coming campaign.
13 06 2007
Ivory Coast midfielder Kanga Akale has left Auxerre for French rivals Lens.
The 26 year old signed a 4 year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee, Lens said.
New Lens coach Guy Roux was in charge of Auxerre when Akale joined the team from Swiss club FC Zurich in 2003.
Akale was part of the Ivory Coast team at the World Cup in Germany last year and played in all 3 games for the Elephants.
