The Racing Club in Strasbourg is about to strengthen its team with the official arrival of two key players: goaltender Mike Penders and Argentine striker Joaquin Panicelli. These two signatures, expected within the next 72 hours, are part of a strategy for the arrival of new players led by the club before the start of their training in Austria, scheduled from 28 July to 2 August. The arrival of Panicelli, whose transfer is estimated at 16 million euros for four seasons, and that of Penders, who will join the team from the first day of the internship, are particularly important for the club. These two players complete the expected reinforcements, after the confirmation of attacker Kendry Paez and central defender Mamadou Sarr, who had already participated in the trainings in April and had announced their return in June.

Mike Penders’ arrival was particularly notable, as he became the new number 1 goaltender in Racing, taking over from Djordje Petrovic. After a season spent on loan in Gênk, where he played 21 games, Penders is about to join a team where he will be a key element. This signature is a continuation of the club’s efforts to strengthen its workforce, especially after waiting for the end of the FIFA World Cup, won by Chelsea, to finalize the negotiations. The arrival of these players is seen as a major asset for the coming season, allowing the Racing to run with a more competitive staff.

Félix Lemaréchal also spoke about his preparation for the new season, stressing the importance of working with a coach he knows well. After participating in Euro Espoirs and enjoying a few weeks of vacation, he showed himself to his advantage during friendly matches, notably by offering a decisive pass to Rayane Messi. Lemaréchal hopes to continue to make progress and take more responsibility within the team, without considering himself as a “master”. He is aware that Racing is a constantly changing team, where players can change quickly, and he is determined to give the best of himself to contribute to the club’s success.