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The forward of the Lithuanian national team will spend next season in a team participating in the French "Ligue-1," as reported by the official club website.
The 29-year-old player won the Champions League last season, but rarely appeared on the field. This summer, with the change of head coach and the arrival of several new players, there was no longer a place for the Lithuanian in the team.
For some time, there were rumors about E. Jankauskas returning to Russia, later an English club showed interest in him, but after acquiring Diomansy Kamara, the services of the Lithuanian were no longer needed.
So, just a few hours before the closing of the summer transfer window, "Nice" loaned Jankauskas, who underwent a medical examination today and was then presented to the press.
"The French championship is very good, and "Nice" is a new challenge for me. I will try to help the club achieve its goals." - said the Lithuanian, who was given the number 11 in the team.
The team's coach, Gernotas Rohras, was pleased with the new acquisition: "We heard from sources in Bordeaux that the player was supposed to move to "Portsmouth," but the deal fell through at the last minute. Then we seized the opportunity, and the president negotiated a loan overnight.
"He is a strong forward, can play with his head, and his goal-scoring record in three matches is good. And also, we not only strengthened the attacking line but also found a person who will help the team adapt to the young Bolshakov!" - Rohras smiled.
