Alec Georgen

Joins Lorient through 2029

Georgen signed with Lorient as a free agent from Dunkerque, joining the club through June 2029, the club announced.

Analysis: Georgen came through the PSG academy before continuing his development at AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, then returning to France with spells at Avranches, Auxerre, Concarneau and Dunkerque. The 27-year-old right-back has made 106 Ligue 2 appearances and 42 in National, contributing three goals and 11 assists, and will make his Ligue 1 debut this season after a strong two-year stretch at Dunkerque. Sporting director Laurent Koscielny praised his consistency and steady progression, highlighting his mentality, professionalism and desire to join the club's project as key factors behind the signing, with the versatile defender expected to bring his athleticism, defensive discipline and attacking quality to coach Alexandre Dujeux's squad.