Lille have announced the signing of former Chelsea attacker Salomon Kalou.

Kalou has agreed a four-year deal at the Ligue 1 side after being released at the end of last season following six years with the London club.

"LOSC formalises the arrival of Salomon Kalou, who has made the traditional medical visit after his arrival at Domaine de Luchin," read a statement on Lille club website, losc.fr.

"The contract of the 26-year-old European champion is four seasons. The former Chelsea player is committed to the club until 2016."