League 1 will resume on the weekend of August 17-18. The opportunity for ASSE to finally find the elite of French football after two years in the antechamber. The news of the championship aims to liven up until then. In fact, Ligue 1 clubs are uncertain about TV rights. Besides, it’s total panic for some. In the North of France, after three high-flying seasons, RC Lens is in a delicate situation. Explanations.
The biggest club in the North of France has offered itself three dream seasons with participation in the Champions League. A dream situation for all blood and gold supporters. Indeed, the lights have been green since the induction of Franck Haise as coach. They experience true happiness. Indeed, the Lensois technician offers an attractive game and recruitment which allows the team to become more and more competitive. However, the situation seems to be getting bogged down.
The project is bogging him down!
Are the golden years already over for RC Lens? In any case, the club’s project takes another turn. The strong figures of this renewal are leaving like Franck Haise who joins OGC Nice. Also, Arnaud Pouille ended his missions: ““Arriving at the Racing Club de Lens in 2017, a major player in its reconstruction and development, Arnaud Pouille is retiring. Under his governance, the club returned to Ligue 1 before shining on the French scene – four Top 7s in Ligue 1 – and returning to continental competition through two consecutive European qualifications. Under his leadership, the RCL has above all found a solid and virtuous internal structure. The entire club warmly thanks Arnaud Pouille for the considerable work carried out during this era. »
After saying goodbye to coach Franck Haise and general manager Arnaud Pouille, replaced by Pierre Dréossi, Lens is beginning a new era with “more financial rigor and sporting intelligence”, announced its president Joseph Oughourlian. In addition, the club named Pierre Dréossi in place of Arnaud Pouille. Upon his appointment, the president responded: “ Pierre must bring us back towards more financial rigor and this sporting intelligence that we lost with the departure of Florent Ghisolfi“. As a reminder, Florent Ghisolfi left for OGC Nice a year and a half ago.
Big sale for Lens (Ligue 1)?
At the end of a press conference held at the beginning of June, Joseph Oughourlian, the president of Sang et Or, indicated to AFP that the artesian club should sell for more than 100 million euros this summer.
According to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the club will carry out a major downsizing of its workforce. Indeed, six players have officially been released on the market. They are Adrien Thomasson, Stijn Spierings, Angelo Fulgini, Wesley Said, Massadio Haidara and Adam Buska.
Also, the club could be attacked on certain players with high market value. This could concern Elie Wahi, Neil Aynaoui or even Andy Diouf. The summer promises to be very hectic in the north for a league 1 club.
