The club of Auxerre will be able to take over the player of the Strasbourg team, Sékou Mara, thanks to the use of the joker, a clause of the rules of the Professional Football League. Initially, the transfer was not possible at the end of the summer mercato, but this solution allows the club to align itself with its sporting ambitions. This possibility is offered to all French clubs to integrate a player in a joker, even outside the usual transfer periods and without medical condition. Sekou Mara’s arrival in Auxerre will be in the form of a loan with no option of purchase, thus freeing up space for players like Ado Onaiwu and Theo Bair, who have left the club. Several foreign clubs, including Anderlecht and Basel, had also expressed interest in the player.

Racing’s offensive midfielder, Kendry Paez, confirmed his talent by playing with Ecuador’s national team on the final day of World Cup qualifying. At only 18, he already had significant experience with more selections than years of career. During the game against Paraguay, he played 70 minutes and showed his offensive ability, although he had only one shot on goal. Ecuador currently ranks fourth in its World Cup qualifying area in South America, behind nations like Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

Racing’s offensive side, Diego Moreira, had an important time playing with the Belgian national team for the first time in a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. After changing sports nationality, he was selected and even played in the 79th minute during Belgium’s overwhelming victory over Liechtenstein. This first cape marks the beginning of a new stage in his international career, having evolved in the selections of young Belgians and Portuguese. Mike Penders, another Racing player, was not included in the team for this game.