Injury-plagued France international Clement Grenier will attempt to relaunch his career at Roma after the midfielder joined the Italian side on loan from Lyon on Saturday.

Roma said the 26-year-old would remain with the club until the end of the season, while the deal also includes the option to make the move permanent for a reported 3.5 million euros ($3.7 million).

Grenier, capped five times at international level, has been blighted by a series of injuries the past two years and was forced to withdraw from France's squad for the 2014 World Cup with a groin problem.

He has made six substitute appearances for Lyon this season, playing just a total of 77 minutes.