Ligue 1 transfer news
by Laurent Picard, 22 July 2008
Achille Emana has wrapped up his move from Toulouse to Real Betis following a lengthy period of negotiation.
The Cameroon international has signed a five-year contract with an option for a further year, with Los Verdiblancos paying £5 million for his signature.
Monaco have swooped to sign American teenager Freddy Adu on loan from Benfica with a view to a permanent move.
Goalkeeper Jerome Alonzo, who left Paris Saint Germain for Nantes earlier this summer, has been told by new coach Michel der Zakarian he will be Tony Heurtebis’ understudy in the new season.
Their new team-mate Ivan Klasnic has arrived at la Joneliere training grounds to start his pre-season program.
Rennes shot-stopper Simon Pouplin is studying an offer from German second division side Freiburg. His employers have lost John Mensah to Lyon and reports claim that Nancy centre back Sebastien Puygrenier is their new target to replace the Ghanaian.
Former Lens forward Bonaventure Kalou, brother of Chelsea’s Salomon, has joined Dutch side Heerenveen on a free transfer.