Toulalan completes move to Bordeaux from Monaco

Veteran French midfielder Jeremy Toulalan completed his anticipated move to Bordeaux on Wednesday after terminating his contract with principality club Monaco.

Toulalan, 32, signed a two-year deal with Bordeaux to become Jocelyn Gourvennec's first signing since taking over Les Girondins in May.

"I've spent three wonderful seasons at Monaco and I'm proud to have played a part in the club's return to the French and European football scene," Toulalan said in a statement ahead of the transfer. "The time has come for me to seek a new challenge, which will also allow me to be closer to my home region."

Toulalan came through the youth ranks at nearby Nantes, his hometown club, and embarked on a career largely spent within Ligue 1's borders. He played for Lyon between 2006 and 2011 - during which time he made the majority of his 36 appearances for France - and ventured to La Liga's Malaga for the next two years.

Toulalan joined Monaco in 2013 and helped it to mount a challenge against Paris Saint-Germain. He remained a consistent starter under manager Leonardo Jardim right through last season.