Cameroon defender Nicolas Nkoulou joins Lyon

Cameroon defender Nicolas Nkoulou has signed a four-year deal with French Ligue 1 side Lyon.

The 26-year-old signs after his contract with Lyon's French rivals Marseille came to an end at the end of the season.

"Lyon is an ambitious team and it is a real pleasure to be here," Nkoulou told the club's website.

"I will wear this shirt with a lot of desire and I will work to achieve great things."

"I think it will go well with the rest of the teams because I am someone available and open.

"The number 3? that's because I am the youngest in a family of three."

Meanwhile Nigerian striker Dickson Nwakaeme has signed a season-long deal with another French club - Angers.

The 30-year-old joins after spending three seasons with Malaysian side Pahang.