Soccer-Lyon announce arrival of U.S. midfielder Tanner Tessmann

FILE PHOTO: Aug 2, 2024; Paris, France; United States midfielder Tanner Tessmann (8) reacts after losing to Morocco in a men's football quarterfinal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes. Mandatory Credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports/File photo

(Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais have signed U.S. international Tanner Tessmann from Venezia, the Ligue 1 club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Tessmann signed a contract until June 30, 2029 in a deal worth a 6 million euros ($6.70 million).

Tessmann, 22, spent the last three seasons at Italian side Venezia, in Serie A and then Serie B.

"Olympique Lyonnais is delighted to welcome Tanner Tessmann, who becomes the first American in history to wear the club's jersey," the club said in a statement.

Lyon are looking to grab their first points this season after opening the campaign with two losses.

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(Reporting by Tristan Veyet in Gdansk, editing by Toby Davis)