Ligue 1: Thomas Meunier joins Lille on a two-year deal
Meunier, 32, had joined Turkish side Trabzonspor in February from Borussia Dortmund. He previously won the Ligue 1 title three times with Paris St Germain.
Published : Jul 20, 2024 07:44 IST - 1 MIN READ
Meunier was in the Belgium squad that finished third at the 2018 World Cup. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Belgium defender Thomas Meunier has joined Lille on a two-year contract, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday.
Meunier, 32, had joined Turkish side Trabzonspor in February from Borussia Dortmund. He previously won the Ligue 1 title three times with Paris St Germain and was in the Belgium squad that finished third at the 2018 World Cup.
“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.
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“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.”
Lille will be in the Champions League qualifiers after finishing fourth in Ligue 1 last season. It begins its league campaign at Reims on August 18.