USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann joins Lyon from Venezia

Lyon have completed the signing of USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann from Venezia.

The 22-year-old has joined on a five-year deal until 2029.

The Athletic previously reported that Tessmann was to undergo a medical with Lyon after the French club agreed a fee in the region of €6million (£5m; $6.7m) with Venezia.

Tessman had attracted interest from several clubs including Fiorentina, Ipswich, Brighton and Feyenoord. However, the route to first-team football at Lyon convinced him.

Tessman made the move from FC Dallas to Venezia in the summer of 2021.

In the 2023-24 season, he played a pivotal role in Venezia’s promotion to Serie A, scoring seven goals and providing three assists across 42 games, culminating in a successful play-off campaign.

Internationally, Tessman has earned two caps for the U.S. men’s team, with his most recent appearance coming in a friendly against Uzbekistan in September 2023. He did, however, make a strong impression at the Olympics, starting all four of the U.S. matches at the Games.

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