The RC Lens has experienced a period of intense transfer in recent days, marked by the officialization of the arrival of Saud Abdulhamid and the departure of Anass Zaroury. These movements, while significant, are overshadowed by the ongoing discussions concerning Florian Thauvin. Negotiations seem to be advanced, with the player who has already agreed to join the Lens club. The remaining issue is the financial agreement between the two teams for the value of the transfer.

Along with Thauvin’s potential signature, RC Lens’s sports management, under the direction of Jean-Louis Leca, decided to let Tom Pouilly leave. The 22-year-old right lateral backman will definitely join the Pau FC. This transfer is made to interest, although Lens retains a share of the right to resale and an option to buy back, demonstrating a willingness to follow the evolution of his career.

This start, surprising for many fans who hoped for a loan, is part of a clear strategy of RC Lens: to offer playing opportunities to its young talents while maintaining the possibility of a return. The decision not to favour loans for other players is due to a limited number of these options, and a realistic assessment of Tom Pouilly’s level, deemed insufficient to win regularly in League 1.