Footballcracy Ligue 1 Salomon Kalou joins Lille on a free transfer

Salomon Kalou joins Lille on a free transfer

Lille have confirmed the signing of Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou on a free transfer following his release by Chelsea.

Kalou has agreed a four-year deal at the Ligue 1 side after being released at the end of last season following six years with the London club.

Kalou joins a Lille side who were champions of France in 2011 and finished third last term to secure Champions League qualification.