The European Racing qualification, obtained after a 3-2 victory in Brondby, opens a new phase of negotiations for the Strasbourg club. This qualification allows Racing to make more informed decisions about player movements, as it will now have to reconcile three competitions: the Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Ligue des Champions. The club’s main objective remains to rank in the top 6 of Ligue 1 and to achieve a good performance in the Cup, relying on an expanded workforce to manage the workload. This prospect of playing on three fronts should influence recruitment choices, with potential qualitative adjustments to come.

One of the most important files concerns Dilane Bakwa, a player regularly courted by Nottingham Forest. After refusing three successive offers (28M€, 31M€ and 35M€), discussions between the two clubs are now expected to accelerate with the European Racing qualification. Rumors from the locker room confirm that Bakwa announced his departure to his teammates, suggesting an imminent agreement. Another player to watch is Sekou Mara, whose future is uncertain despite the interest of Auxerre, Parma and Anderlecht. The prospect of playing in the Champions League could encourage Mara to stay in Strasbourg, especially after Milos Lukovic’s loan to Las Palmas.

At the same time, several arrivals are envisaged to strengthen the Strasbourg workforce. The Ivorian left winger Martial Godo, coming from Fulham, is about to sign a contract. Valentin Ataangana, midfielder of Reims, is also very close to engaging with Racing for five years, after having completed his medical examination. These movements, combined with the European qualification, bear witness to Racing’s ambition to maintain itself and progress on all fronts. The qualification in Brondby therefore not only paved the way for a European competition, but also relaunched recruitment and start-up files, promising an active period for the Alsatian club.