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title: "Olivier Kemen has signed for Olympique Lyonnais"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Bore"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2015-08-31T20:51:36Z"
modified: "2015-08-31T21:11:17Z"
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# Olivier Kemen has signed for Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of French youngster [Olivier Kemen](https://twitter.com/Kemen92/status/638453629498822657) from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee.

The 19-year-old captained the French under-19 side at the European Championships during the summer but has failed to make an impact on the senior squad – despite being named on the bench on occasions last season. His performances during this summer’s competition caught the eye of scouts from top clubs from across Europe – including AS Monaco, AC Milan, Liverpool and Tottenham.

https://twitter.com/Kemen92/status/638453629498822657

Some fans have publicly voiced their concerns over the sale of the promising youngster to one of France’s top clubs but, having failed to make a single senior appearance, it’s very unlikely that his exit will have much of an impact on the squad.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/08/4826484467.jpg)

Kemen will now join up with Lyon’s development (under-21) squad and will need to impress academy coaches Alain Olio and Gilles Rousset before being promoted to Hubert Fournier’s senior squad.