Meunier completes return to Ligue 1 with Lille
Thomas Meunier has completed a return to French football, signing for Lille after just five months with Trabzonspor in Turkiye.
Meunier, who won the Ligue 1 title three times with Paris Saint-Germain during his four years at the club, 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 the Super Lig in February.
The Belgian played 14 times, scoring once and providing five assists as Trabzonspor finished runner-up to Besiktas in the Turkish Cup.
Meunier will provide experience for Bruno Genesio's side, which will compete in the UEFA Champions League this season after securing a fourth place finish in Ligue 1 in 2023-2024.
"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.
"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 per cent focused on the club's sporting success."
Meunier becomes the French side's third addition this transfer window after the arrivals of Ethan Mbappe and Ngal'ayel Mukau.
Having allowed defender Leny Yoro to complete a reported £59.8 million ($115.5 million) deal with Manchester United, Lille is expected to dive into the transfer market for further additions to its squad.
