New Lyon signing Maxwel Cornet has said that it would be "something special" if he got the chance to make his club debut against his former side Metz.

The two teams face each other in Ligue 1 this weekend, with Cornet having recently joined table-topping Lyon on a four-and-a-half year deal after failing to commit to a contract extension at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.

"I just kept working every day at Metz, I wanted to be ready," Cornet told the club's official website.

"Physically, I'm in good shape. I just don't have match fitness. Mentally, I am very determined.

"I would also like to thank Metz and it will be something special to play against them on Sunday. I just want to start playing again."

Cornet came through the ranks at Metz and made his Ligue 2 debut in August 2013.