French side RC Lens have officially announced the signing of Ghanaian forward Grejohn Kyei from Reims.

A club statement reads: “Pending the validation of their medical visit and homologation course, Grejohn Kyei and Achraf Bencharki will officially commit themselves with the Racing Club de Lens. The future recruits will attend tonight's second round of the Coupe de la Ligue at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium.”

He joins the Blood and Gold on a season-long loan deal.

The 22-year-old is being sent out to gain more playing time with the Lique 2 side.

The French-born Ghanaian scored three goals in 27 appearances for Reims last term.

By Daraja Mutari