RC Lens managed to agree with Udinese for the transfer of World Champion Florian Thauvin 2018 during the summer mercato. According to L’Equipe’s information, this operation, estimated at about €6 million, is expected to be implemented quickly by signing a three-year contract for the Lens club. This signature represents an important reinforcement for the team led by Pierre Sage and led by Joseph Oughourlian.

In parallel with this major signature, RC Lens also transferred Sidi Bane. The player, considered undesirable by Pierre Sage and Jean-Louis Leca, was transferred to the second division CD Aves in Portugal. After a six-month loan to FC Annecy in Ligue 2, Bane joined RC Lens in the summer of 2024 from BATE Borisov for a sum of about 250,000 euros.

Thus, the summer mercato of RC Lens is distinguished by two significant movements: the arrival of Florian Thauvin, a talented and experienced player, and the departure of Sidi Bane, whose loan did not meet the expectations of the technical manager. These operations demonstrate the club’s activity in seeking balance and strengthening its workforce for the coming season.

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