The RC Lens seems to rely on Robin Risser, a 20-year goaltender currently in Strasbourg and under contract until 2027, to fill a gap in the number one position. This decision comes after the failure of Yehvann Diouf’s arrival at the Nice GOC. Risser distinguished himself during his loan to the Red Star in Ligue 2, where he played 19 games and made 5 clean sheets in the second half of the 2025-2026 season. The Lensois club is in a hurry to finalize this transfer in order to secure its cage before the recovery, given the lack of a confirmed guardian in its professional staff, despite the upcoming arrival of Régis Gurtner.

RC Lens’s sports management is also exploring other avenues to strengthen the caretaker sector in the face of significant competition in the marketplace. Risser is also targeted by clubs such as Rennes, Nice and Saint-Étienne, and its value is estimated at 1.5 million euros. Its recruitment would allow the Nordic club to start its summer preparation with a promising goaltender, a situation all the more urgent as the departures of Mathew Ryan, Hervé Koffi and Denis Petric weakened this position.

Opting for Robin Risser, after losing experienced guards like Brice Samba and Mathew Ryan, represents a significant bet for RC Lens, especially in a context where the defence needs to be rebuilt. This decision underscores the club’s willingness to turn to promising young talent for the future, while responding to an immediate need for stability in the goalkeeper position. The success of this strategy will depend on Risser’s ability to adapt quickly to his new club and fill the gap left by recent departures.

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