French Ligue Un side, Monaco have paid Lyon £17.5m for 16-year-old striker Willem Geubbels. Geubbels made two appearances in the French top flight last season and was the first player born in the 21st century to play in Ligue Un: “The arrival of Willem Geubbels proves our ambition to develop the best talent in European football at our club. With patience and work we are sure he’ll get to the top,” director Vadim Vasilyev told the club’s official website.
Geubbels himself said he was eager to lace his boots for his new club and declared himself ready for the challenge of his new side. He added: “I’m ready and really determined to help make great things happen.”