Paris  - Argentina striker Lisandro Lopez is on his way to Olympique Lyon from Portuguese champions FC Porto, the French club confirmed on its website Tuesday.

The 26-year-old moves on a club-record deal that could rise to 28 million euros (46 million dollars). he is to take the place of Karim Bezema, who has moved to Real Madrid for 35 million euros.

Lopez is the most expensive signing in the history of Lyon, who last season lost the league to Girondins Bordeaux after claiming seven titles in a row.

Lopez joined Porto in 2005 from Argentine side Club Racing and scored six times in 10 Champions League appearances last season.(dpa)