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Liverpool hero Dejan Lovren set to face Man Utd as 35-year-old nears move to new club after Lyon exit

<p>Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1833926236281716964" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Greek side PAOK are closing in on a deal to sign Lovren from Lyon. The former Liverpool star has already agreed terms with the club and final details are now being clarified. PAOK are looking to strengthen ahead of a season in Europe.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Greek side PAOK are closing in on deal to sign Dejan Lovren from Olympique Lyon!<br><br>Final details to be clarified while Lovren has already accepted PAOK move.<br><br>Clubs started exchanging documents tonight. <a href="https://t.co/JRAch5XhAn">pic.twitter.com/JRAch5XhAn</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1833926236281716964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>PAOK will play United as part of the Europa League's group phase. The two sides will play each other on November 7 at Old Trafford. Lovren went head-to-head with United on 11 occasions during his time with Liverpool, of which the Reds won just two. During his time with the Anfield club, the 35-year-old won the Champions League and the Premier League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Lovren has not played for Lyon this season but made 11 appearances in all competitions last season. His last competitive outing for the club came in January against Stade Rennais. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>PAOK will hope to finalise the signing of Lovren as they gear up for their Europa League campaign. They face Panathinaikos on Sunday in domestic action. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Liverpool hero Dejan Lovren set to face Man Utd as 35-year-old nears move to new club after Lyon exit | Goal.com US

Former Liverpool star Dejan Lovren could play against Manchester United in the Europa League this season as he nears a move to PAOK in Greece.