The 25-year-old will join Bristol City on loan until the end of the season, with a view to make the deal permanent in the summer.
Saint-Etienne striker Lois Diony, 25, has confirmed he will be moving to Bristol City on loan until the end of the season, as reported by the Bristol Post.
It is believed that both clubs are hopeful to make the switch permanent in the summer if the initial loan period goes well.
Diony confirmed via his Instagram account that he would be making the switch to England and expressed his content over the move.
Diony wrote: “I’m very happy to join Bristol City FC for this new adventure, see you soon and sorry if my English is not very good.”
Diony joined Saint-Etienne in the summer from Dijon. However, he has failed to score in any of his 16 appearances for the Ligue 1 club thus far.
The Frenchman impressed during his time at Dijon, scoring 27 times in 107 league appearances, including 11 crucial strikes which helped his club avoid the drop last season.
Diony becomes the third signing for Bristol City this January window as the club continue to step up their efforts in their bid for promotion.
Lee Johnson’s side currently sit fifth in the Championship table, 14 points behind league leaders Wolves.
Liam Walsh and Ryan Kent have already joined up with Johnson’s squad this January from Everton and Liverpool respectively.
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