Dejan Lovren Transfer from Olympique Lyonnais to PAOK
Dejan Lovren signed a two-year contract with PAOK. He expressed his excitement and commitment to the team, mentioning the passion, energy, and fans as reasons for his move. Lovren aims to win as many titles as possible with PAOK.
Dejan Lovren was officially presented as a new player for Greek club PAOK on Monday. The Croatian defender joined the Thessaloniki club on a free transfer from French club Lyon, who wanted to offload him due to his high salary. In France, he earned 400,000 euros per month and had fallen out of favor, featuring in only 11 matches last season.
PAOK announced the acquisition of the very experienced Croatian defender, Dejan Lovren, who sent his first message after the formalization of his transfer. Lovren is officially a PAOK player until the summer of 2026. The 'black and white' club officially announced the formal acquisition of the Croatian central defender, who chose to play with his favorite number 6 on his jersey. The very experienced stopper sent his first 'black and white' message via his personal Instagram account, where he expressed his readiness for battle and thanked the PAOK fans for the warm welcome.
Dejan Lovren has officially joined Greek top-tier club PAOK. The Croatian defender forfeited two million euros from his contract with Lyon, which was valid until January, to continue his career with the Greek champions. He has signed a two-year contract worth 1.5 million euros. Lovren is set to earn 800,000 euros in the first year and 700,000 euros in the second year, excluding bonuses.
The news emerged last week and was officially confirmed on Monday; Dejan Lovren, aged 35, has joined Greek club PAOK. The club announced the information on their official website and social media, accompanied by a video titled 'Dejan is here'. Lovren has signed a contract with PAOK until the summer of 2026. PAOK highlighted Lovren's role as a key player for the Croatian national team that reached the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Dejan Lovren was officially announced as a new signing for PAOK on Monday. The Croatian international joins the Greek champions after two seasons with Lyon, with whom he reached an agreement to terminate his contract.
PAOK has officially announced the acquisition of Dejan Lovren until June 2026. Lovren, who previously played for Liverpool, Lyon, Zenit, and Southampton, is expected to be a quality addition to PAOK's defense.
Dejan Lovren has officially joined PAOK from Lyon. The Croatian defender terminated the last year of his contract with Lyon as he did not fit into the club's policy and spent most of the last season on the bench.
Last week, Greek club PAOK and Croatian footballer Dejan Lovren agreed on all details, and on Monday, the Thessaloniki club officially presented Lovren as a new member of their team. Lovren joined PAOK from Lyon, which had agreed to terminate the last year of his contract. Lovren did not fit into the club's policy and had spent more time on the bench than on the field last season.
Dejan Lovren (35) has officially become a new player of Greek club PAOK. The Croatian defender joins the Thessaloniki club on a free transfer from French club Lyon. PAOK announced his arrival on social media with a fitting video message, stating that "Dejan is here." Lovren will be teammates with Croatian national team goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski at PAOK. Lyon released Lovren without a transfer fee as he was not in the coach's plans and had a huge salary that the French club wanted to get rid of. He was earning 400,000 euros per month, making him the third highest-paid player at the club. He had fallen out of the first team last season, during which he played only 11 matches.
Dejan Lovren has arrived in Greece to finalize his new contract and complete his transfer to PAOK. The agreement with the seasoned Croatian defender was reached a few days prior. Lovren, who has previously played for Liverpool, Lyon, Zenit, and Southampton, is anticipated to be a valuable addition to the center of defense. The 35-year-old central defender will initially undergo the required medical examinations, following which he will proceed to the team's offices to sign his new two-year contract with PAOK.
Dejan Lovren, the 35-year-old Croatian defender, is set to sign a two-year contract with the Greek club PAOK. Lyon had placed him in the loft this summer and released him from his final year of contract, resulting in significant salary savings. Lovren is scheduled to travel to Thessaloniki on Saturday to finalize the deal, pending a medical examination. Although the Greek transfer market has been closed for over 24 hours, PAOK is expected to obtain an exemption by demonstrating that they reached an agreement with Lyon before the deadline. Lyon also paid a small portion of his salary to facilitate his release.
Dejan Lovren is set to arrive in Thessaloniki on Saturday (14/9) via a flight from London. He will undergo the necessary medical examinations over the weekend, and his acquisition by PAOK will be formalized. Lovren is expected to watch the derby against Panathinaikos as a spectator and start training with his new team next week.
Dejan Lovren, former Liverpool defender, has signed a two-year deal with PAOK after being released by Lyon at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. Lovren will face Manchester United in the Europa League as PAOK has drawn them in the league phase.
Ivan Savvidis brought Dejan Lovren to PAOK at the last moment of the transfer window. Lovren had been inactive for the last six months, but he assured that his inactivity was not due to injuries and he was ready to play. The agreement was finalized with a two-year contract, and all necessary paperwork was submitted just before the transfer window closed.
The Greek media Sport24 announced that the 35-year-old Croatian defender will join PAOK. The Greek club completed the signing just before the end of the summer transfer window. Lovren signed a two-year contract.
Dejan Lovren, who had not played for Lyon since January due to his refusal to move to Besiktas, has been signed by PAOK. The transfer was finalized on the last day of the transfer window. Ivan Savvidis, the owner of PAOK, was instrumental in completing the transfer. Savvidis offered Lovren a two-year contract, balancing the financial situation for all parties and securing an experienced defender for PAOK.
Greek side PAOK are closing in on a deal to sign former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren from Lyon. The 35-year-old Croatian player is expected to join PAOK to potentially end his career in Greece after an illustrious period at top-level clubs. Reports indicate that Pierre Sagnol, the coach of Lyon, decided to exclude Lovren from the team.
Dejan Lovren, a top-class defender at the age of 35, has signed with PAOK. Despite being pursued by Lyon to terminate his contract early, Lovren agreed to a two-year deal with PAOK. The contract includes a salary of 800,000 euros (plus bonuses) for the first year and 700,000 euros (plus bonuses) for the second year. Lovren brings extensive experience, having played in World Cup finals, Champions League, and for clubs like Liverpool, Lyon, Zenit, and Dinamo Zagreb. PAOK managed to secure this transfer at the last minute of the transfer window.
Dejan Lovren has agreed to join Greek champions PAOK after being released by French giants Lyon. Despite the transfer window in Greece closing at midnight, the deal was finalized in time, and Lovren will continue his career with the Thessaloniki giants. Greek media reported the news extensively, highlighting it as a last-minute transfer.
Dejan Lovren has signed a two-year contract with PAOK. The negotiations began on Wednesday at noon, after the failed transfer of French defender Umar Sole from RB Salzburg. Lovren's arrival is considered significant sports news in Greece. He will be unable to participate in the group stage of the Europa League for PAOK due to the expiration of the player registration deadline in Europe. Should PAOK advance from the group stage, they will have the opportunity to re-register Lovren in the winter. Lovren is renowned for his contributions to Liverpool, with whom he secured the Premier League, Champions League, and Super Cup, as well as for his role in the Croatian national team, particularly for winning the silver medal in Russia 2018.
Dejan Lovren has completed a last-minute transfer from Lyon to PAOK. Although he had not signed yet, the agreement was finalized in time for registration before the end of the Greek transfer window. Lovren is anticipated to sign a two-year contract with PAOK. PAOK turned their attention to Lovren after their first choice, Salzburg's defender Oumar Solea, did not materialize. Lovren had fallen out of favor at Lyon since January, with the club owing him money. PAOK's president, Ivan Savvidis, offered a two-year contract to compensate Lovren for his financial losses due to the contract termination with Lyon.
PAOK signed 35-year-old Croatian star Dejan Lovren for two years.
Negotiations between PAOK and Olympique Lyon were completed at the last minute. Dejan Lovren is set to move to Thessaloniki for the next two years. The deal was finalized after negotiations began on the afternoon of September 11, the last day of transfers in Greece. The transfer had been delayed due to financial issues between Lyon and Lovren. Ivan Savvidis, who was actively involved in the negotiations, reportedly proposed a two-year contract to cover any losses from the early termination of Lovren's contract with Lyon.
PAOK is very close to acquiring Dejan Lovren, a player with a significant career in the Premier League with Liverpool. Mozzartsport describes him as an 'anti-missile shield' for PAOK.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that negotiations are underway and that the former Croatian national team player is expected to play for the Greek club. Lovren has a contract until next summer, but it is evident that he will not have much playing time in France. He has not participated in any games for Lyon this season, and the club is willing to transfer him to Greece to offload his expensive contract. Romano indicated that negotiations are nearing completion and that PAOK is finalizing the deal, noting that only a few documents need to be exchanged.
Greek side PAOK are closing in on deal to sign Dejan Lovren from Olympique Lyon. Final details to be clarified while Lovren has already accepted PAOK move. Clubs started exchanging documents. The summer transfer window in Greece closes on Thursday, 11th September, so not much time is left to finalize the formalities.
Former Croatian national team player and World Cup silver medalist in Russia and Qatar, Dejan Lovren, is set to transfer to Greece. Italian transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that the former 'Vatreni' has accepted an offer from PAOK and is expected to part ways with French first-division club Lyon, which is facing significant financial problems and struggling to cope with Lovren's high salary. The clubs began exchanging necessary documents on Wednesday to finalize the transfer, and everything is practically done.
Dejan Lovren is set to continue his career in Greece. According to an exclusive report by Fabrizio Romano, the former Croatian international has accepted an offer from PAOK. Lyon and PAOK have started exchanging documents tonight. According to Romano, everything is more or less finalized.
PAOK is in advanced discussions to sign the Croatian international central defender Dejan Lovren from Lyon. The two sides are in the final stages of the talks. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is almost agreed upon with final details being clarified. Lovren has already accepted the move to PAOK. The clubs started exchanging documents on the night of September 11, 2024.
Greek side PAOK is nearing an agreement to sign Dejan Lovren from Olympique Lyon. The final details are being clarified, and Lovren has reportedly accepted the move to PAOK. Clubs began exchanging documents tonight. Lovren has not played for Lyon since January 26 and is not in the plans of Pierre Sage. It is understood that Lovren has agreed to join PAOK, with only the agreement between the clubs pending, which is expected to be finalized tonight. His departure is advantageous for Lyon as they want to remove him from the payroll, and Lovren is seeking playing time since he hasn't played a single match this season.
Greek side PAOK are closing in on a deal to sign Dejan Lovren from Olympique Lyon. Final details to be clarified while Lovren has already accepted PAOK move. Clubs started exchanging documents tonight.
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