Gourcuff finalizes move from Bordeaux to Lyon

PARIS (Reuters) -- France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff has completed his move to Olympique Lyon from Girondins Bordeaux, Lyon confirmed on Wednesday.

Gourcuff signed a five-year contract after passing a medical, Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas told a news conference.

The 24-year-old, who moved for a fee of $27.8 million, was expected to play his first Ligue 1 match for Lyon on Saturday at Lorient.