Michael Essien long-standing transfer
record from Lyon to Chelsea in 2005 has been eclipsed by France
midfielder Corentin Tolisso.
Essien moved from Lyon to Chelsea for a club record €38 million in 2005 but that has been broken by Tolisso's €41.5 million move to German giants Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Bayern to bring an end to his 10-year association with Lyon.
It is also Lyon's most expensive sale, ahead of Michael Essien's departure to Chelsea for €38 million in 2005.
Tolisso, who made his senior international debut against Spain in March, had been contracted to stay at Parc OL until 2020.
Essien moved from Lyon to Chelsea for a club record €38 million in 2005 but that has been broken by Tolisso's €41.5 million move to German giants Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Bayern to bring an end to his 10-year association with Lyon.
It is also Lyon's most expensive sale, ahead of Michael Essien's departure to Chelsea for €38 million in 2005.
Tolisso, who made his senior international debut against Spain in March, had been contracted to stay at Parc OL until 2020.
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