STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Stuttgart has signed French right back Lorenz Assignon from Rennes for a reported fee of over 11 million euros ($12.6 million).

The 24-year-old Assignon signed a contract through June 2029, the Bundesliga club said Friday.

“This is a club with a great tradition and fantastic fans,” Assignon told the club website . “I’ve watched them a number of times on TV and I like the way they play. I’m relishing the challenge that lies ahead of me and want to play my part in the future success of VfB.”

Assignon scored three goals in 32 league appearances for Rennes last season, when the team finished 12th. He previously played half a season on loan at Premier League side Burney under current Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany.

“With his ball skills and his energy levels

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