Lyon signs defender Lovren from Zagreb

Lyon has signed Croatia defender Dejan Lovren from Dinamo Zagreb.

The French club said Thursday that the 20-year-old center back has joined for an initial fee of €8 million ($11.6 million) on a 4 1/2-year contract.

Lyon said the fee could rise to €9.5 million ($13.8 million) depending on bonuses.

Lovren, who can also play as a full back, has made two international appearances for Croatia.