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LYON, France — Brazilian defender Abner Vinicius has signed a five-year deal with Lyon. The seven-time French league champion club on Friday said the transfer is worth 8 million euros, with a 20% resale clause. The 24-year-old Betis left-back was signed as a replacement for Henrique, who left after three years at the club. Lyon has a longstanding tradition of signing players from Brazil. Abner becomes the 27th Brazilian player to join the club.
