Florian Thauvin stays in France

The 20-year-old French player signed a deal with Lille.

Bastia youngster was on transfer radar of top English clubs including Arsenal and Newcastle, yet the starlet decided to pen a four-and-a-half contract with Lille.

The player expressed his confidence in the move, claiming: “Lille offered me an exciting sporting project, and I immediately liked it and with the support of my consultants we agreed straight away.”