St Etienne sign Lemoine

The 24-year-old has signed a four-year-deal with the ambitious club who have now made seven signings this summer and kicked off the season with an impressive 2-1 win away at Bordeaux last Sunday.

Lemoine had a difficult last season at Rennes having spent his whole career there as he missed five months of action with a kidney injury which led to the organ being removed.

The defensive midfielder is also set to miss the forthcoming game with Nancy this weekend as he is suspended.