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Marseille sign France U21 midfielder Georges-Kevin Nkoudou

MARSEILLE, France -- Marseille has signed France Under-21 midfielder Georges-Kevin Nkoudou from French league rival Nantes.

The 20-year-old Nkoudou, who started with Nantes in the top flight two years ago, scored two goals in 28 league matches last season. He told the club website he wants "to get the fans stirred up."

Marseille did not give details of the deal, which is reportedly worth €1.5 million ($1.7 million).