French champions have acquired a new striker © EuroFootball.com

The French champion has started to line up new recruits for the next season by signing a four-year contract with Nantes striker Ronny Rodelin.

The 21-year-old footballer scored five goals in 15 matches last season in the second division of France.

"I am very satisfied," he said. "I know I will have to work hard at the training base, but it will be ideal conditions to improve."

After a 56-year break, Lille has already lost two important players: Adil Rami went to Valencia and Yohan Cabaye accepted an offer from Newcastle.