Lorient signs Ghanian defender Nathaniel Adjei on loan

Lorient have signed Ghanian defender Nathaniel Adjei on loan from Swedish side Hammarby IF until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old central defender has made 32 appearances for Hammarby in the past 18 months, helping the team to finish third in the Swedish top flight last season.

Adjei will wear the number 32 shirt for Lorient and is already training with the team.

“I’m excited to be joining Lorient,” Adjei said on the club’s website. “This is a new challenge for me and I’m looking forward to continuing my development and playing at the highest level.

“The goal for the season is to stay up in Ligue 1 and I’m determined to do my part to help the team achieve that.”

Adjei’s arrival is a boost for Lorient, who are currently 18th in Ligue 1. The club are looking to strengthen their defense in order to avoid relegation.