The Lens Racing Club is actively pursuing the strengthening of its summer staff with the upcoming arrival of Samson Baidoo. After notable departures such as Facundo Medina, Juma Bah and the future departure of Malang Sarr, the Lenois club is about to welcome this 21-year-old Austrian international defender. The operation, estimated at €8 million, represents an important investment to meet the team’s needs and is part of Pierre Sage’s strategy to strengthen the central hinge. Baidoo, having already played Champions League games with Red Bull Salzburg, is seen as a solid player, good in recovery and able to evolve both in hinges to three and in defense to four, like his compatriot Kevin Danso, whose start leaves a void.

The arrival of Samson Baidoo is a priority displayed by Pierre Sage, who wanted to strengthen the core defence of RC Lens. This recruit is part of a recruitment policy aimed at bringing quality and depth to the team, while maintaining a versatile profile. His profile is particularly interesting because he can adapt to different defensive configurations, thus offering valuable tactical flexibility for the Dutch coach. The acquisition of Baidoo demonstrates the club’s willingness to remain competitive and to continue its progress.

At the same time, RC Lens finalized the acquisition of Matthieu Udol, which should take the place of Facundo Medina in the left axis of the defence. Udol, also able to evolve as a side or left piston, has a solid experience at FC Metz, where he traditionally held the position of central defender. This recruit brings an interesting complementarity with Baidoo, thus strengthening the strength of the Lenoese defence. The joint arrival of these two players underscores the importance attached by the club to strengthening its defence for the coming season.