Pjanic quits Lyon for Roma

Pjanic, 21, has already made a big name for himself in Ligue 1 and has won 26 caps for his national team having made his debut at just 18.

Pjanic, who started his career at Metz, moved to Lyon in 2008, scoring 10 goals in 90 league games.

Numerous clubs were linked with a move for the youngster, including Lazio and Tottenham, but it is big-spending Roma who have won the race for his signature.

Lyon have also signed Geida Fofana, the France Under-20 captain, from Ligue 2 side Le Havre.