RC Lens prepares for a summer mercato marked by the departure of Facundo Medina, the club’s best-paid player. The management, led by Joseph Oughourlian and Pierre Dréossi, aims to recover an amount of at least 25 million euros thanks to its transfer, a sum that would strengthen the finances of the Artoisian club under the direction of Will Still. The future of the Argentine defender thus seems to be moving towards a new challenge, far from the terrains of northern France.

Persistent rumours from the English press indicate that two Premier League clubs, Aston Villa and Newcastle, have shown tangible interest in Facundo Medina. These teams, known for their ambitions and significant financial resources, may be willing to invest significantly to ensure the player’s services. The possibility of Aston Villa or Newcastle offering up to 30 million euros to acquire the central defender is therefore plausible, according to various British media sources.

Finally, it should be noted that the Olympique de Marseille seems to have abandoned any attempt to recruit Facundo Medina, leaving the file open to English competitors. The player, who arrived in Artois in 2020 from CA Talleres, could therefore continue his career in a Premier League club, marking the end of a chapter for RC Lens.