Thomas Meunier has completed a return to French football, signing for Lille after just five months with Trabzonspor.
Meunier, who won the Ligue 1 title three times with Paris Saint-Germain during his four years at the Parc des Princes, has signed a two-year contract with Les Dogues.
The 32-year-old featured eight times for Borussia Dortmund this season after missing the start of the campaign through injury, before completing a move to Turkey in February.
The Belgian played 14 times in the Super Lig, scoring once and providing five assists as Trabzonspor finished runners-up to Besiktas in the Turkish Cup.
Meunier will provide experience for Bruno Genesio s side, who will compete in the Champions League this season following their fourth place finish in Ligue 1.
Déjà comme chez lui.
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Lille was the perfect choice from a sporting and family point of view. With its proximity to Belgium, it s like being at home, Meunier said in a statement.
My experience in the various European Cups will enable me to coach the youngest members of the dressing room and ensure that they re 100% focused on the club s sporting success.
Meunier becomes the French side s third addition this transfer window following the long-term arrivals of Ethan Mbappe and Ngal ayel Mukau.
Having allowed defender Leny Yoro to complete a reported £59.8million deal with Manchester United, Lille are expected to dive into the transfer market for further additions to their squad.
