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Ainsley Maitland-Niles joins Lyon as the former Arsenal star is unveiled by the Ligue 1 side in a video showcasing French cuisine

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been unveiled as a new Olympique Lyon player after completing a deal to join the Ligue 1 giants.

The 25-year-old was a product of Arsenal's youth system but departed the Gunners as a free agent after the club decided not to extend his contract at the end of the season.

Mail Sport revealed that talks were progressing between the player and the French side with Lyon confirming their capture with Maitland-Niles signing a four-year deal until 2027.

The attacking full-back spent the entirety of last season on loan at Southampton, making 27 appearances in all competitions as the Saints were relegated to the Championship.