Former Southampton and West Ham defender Jose Fonte is returning to Europe.

Fonte is on the verge of joining French side Lille.

The Portuguese defender has agreed a two-year contract but is still undergoing a medical.

Former Southampton and West Ham defender Fonte tore up his contract with Chinese club Dalian Yifang earlier this year.

“I'm very proud to join Lille, which is a great French club," Fonte said. “It's a new challenge for me, hopefully it will be successful."