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Gheorghe Hagi's son Ianis joins Genk

Genk have signed Ianis Hagi, the son of Romania great Gheorghe.

Hagi joins the Belgian side, who will play in the Champions League next term, on a five-year deal.

Genk are reported to have paid €8 million to sign the 20-year-old, who joins from Viitorul Constanta in his native Romania.

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The sale is the biggest in the Romanian league's history, surpassing the fee Anderlecht paid to sign Nicolae Stanciu in 2016.

Viitorul Constanta is owned by his father, the Romanian legend, who founded the club in 2009 and currently serves as the club's manager.