Lyon agree to sign Rose from Valenciennes

Centre-back Rose missed much of last season due to a knee ligament injury and his absence proved key as Valenciennes shipped 65 goals on their way to relegation from Ligue 1. 

Financially troubled Valenciennes won an appeal to have their administrative relegation from Ligue 2 to the fourth tier reversed earlier this week.

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