Rony Lopes returns to Lille on loan from Monaco

Rony Lopes is back at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

On Thursday, Lille OSC announced that the attacking midfielder is returning to the club where he wrote a chapter of his career two years ago, joining on loan from AS Monaco until the end of the season.

(Courtesy: LOSC)

Lopes, 20, was at Manchester City when he was first loaned to Lille in 2014. He tallied three goals and three assists through 23 Ligue 1 appearances during that loan spell, and subsequently put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Monaco in August.

"I'm very happy to return to Lille," Lopes said. "I feel really good, like I'm at home. I like this club a lot, and I spent a great season here last year. For a player, that's very important. I will now do everything to help the team. I would also like to re-thank the supporters for their numerous messages of support."