Manchester United’s Rafael on verge of Lyon switch

Paris: Olympique Lyonnais are on the verge of signing Brazil defender Rafael from Manchester United, the French club’s president said on Monday.

“Rafael has arrived from Manchester United and we are waiting for an agreement from MU on the transfer,” Jean-Michel Aulas wrote on his Twitter feed.

Rafael, 25, has been at United since 2008, when he joined from childhood club Fluminense alongside twin brother Fabio.

Lyon finished runners-up to Paris St Germain in Ligue 1 last season.