Lille defender Jose Fonte admits he had an influence on brother Rui Fonte's arrival last month.

The striker is on-loan at LOSC this season from Fulham.

Fonte told Le Parisien: "The most important advice I gave him? To come here. I am convinced that this team suits him perfectly and that it will allow him to be successful.

"He had other possibilities, but I convinced him to sign for Lille.

"Is it me who suggested the name of my brother? (Sports director) Luis Campos asked me for information about his situation. I told him there was a possibility. From there, there were discussions and the deal ended on the last day of the transfer window."