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Clément Grenier

Clément Jean Camille Grenier (born 7 January 1991) is a French professional footballer. He has also represented France at senior and across all youth levels.

Grenier plays in central midfield, as well as in the attacking midfield position just behind the striker. He is known for his technical ability, dribbling, and free-kick taking.

Grenier was born in Annonay, Ardèche.

Grenier began his career with his hometown club FC Annonay starring with the club's under-9 team. He helped the club reach the departmental final of the National Cup for under-9 players. Grenier later drew interest from Lyon, whose scouts informed the youngster to continue his great play in order to join the club at a later date.[citation needed] In July 2002, he secured a move to Lyon, joining the club's youth academy.

Grenier continued his development, becoming one of the club's best prospects. He attracted interest from Spanish club Real Madrid, English clubs Arsenal and Chelsea, and Italian club Inter Milan, whose scouts likened the player to Brazilian international Kaká. Despite the interest, Grenier along with fellow youth player Yannis Tafer, signed his first professional contract on 15 May 2008, agreeing to a three-year deal.

Though Grenier was on the senior team and featured in several pre-season matches ahead of the 2008–09 season, he spent the majority of the campaign playing with the reserve team in the Championnat de France Amateur, the fourth division of French football. Grenier played in 16 league matches and scored his only goal against Agde. He also played in the 2008–09 edition of the Coupe Gambardella appearing in seven matches and scoring three goals as the squad reach the semi-finals. Due to tendinitis of the patella, he did not play in any matches with the senior team.

Grenier began the 2009–10 season with the reserve team. He scored on his debut against Gap. On 26 September, he made his senior debut in a 2–1 league win against Toulouse, appearing as a substitute for Bafétimbi Gomis.[citation needed]

On 14 October 2011, Grenier signed a new contract tying him to the club until June 2014.

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