18.06.2015 16:53 h

France striker Gignac set for Mexican switch

French international striker Andre-Pierre Gignac is on the verge of a surprise transfer to Mexican club Tigres of Monterrey after coming to the end of his contract with Ligue 1 giants Marseille.

The 29-year-old, who has scored five goals in 21 appearances for Euro 2016 hosts France, is set to undergo a medical with the cash-rich Tigres.

"Tomorrow (Thursday) @10APG (Gignac) arrives in the city for a medical visit with the doctors of @TigresOficial", the Mexican club announced on Twitter.

Gignac re-tweeted the club's post on his official Twitter page.

According to local media, the fiery striker, who scored 21 Ligue 1 goals in the season just finished, arrived in Mexico with his family on Wednesday and is set to take off for Monterrey on Thursday.

Reports say he will sign on a free transfer and agree a three-year deal worth around 4.5 million euros ($5.1m) a year with an option for a fourth season.

The prolific attacker first made his mark during three seasons at Toulouse between 2007 and 2010, scoring 34 Ligue 1 goals, before moving to the Stade Velodrome where he netted another 59 in 154 Ligue 1 appearances.

Several European clubs, including Lyon, Galatasaray, Newcastle United and West Bromich Albion were all in the frame to sign the striker but it now seems Gignac has opted for a move to Mexico.

Tigres have qualified for the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores where they will take on Brazilian club Internacional from Porto Alegre over two legs on July 15 and 22.

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