According to the Team, the Monterrey Tigers club will formalize the arrival of Florian Thauvin this afternoon.
The French international has agreed to a 5-year contract.
Olympique de Marseille player since 2013, he was at the end of his contract at the end of the season.
According to RMC, he has already announced his departure to his teammates.
Earlier in the afternoon, Sampaoli had spoken out about the striker's departure, saying it was up to him to talk about it.
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