At RC Lens since 2021, Will Wesley Saïd experience a fourth season under the blood and gold tunic? Nothing is less sure. Still under contract for two years, the 29-year-old striker could well take on a new challenge. Explanations.
Towards the end of a great story at RC Lens?
Luxury joker of RC Lens for three years, with 19 goals scored in 78 matches in all competitions – for only 26 starts, Wesley Saïd knew how to make his mark in Artois. All after a blank season due to a serious knee injury at the end of his lease in the pink city. Upon total recovery upon his arrival, the native of Noisy-le-Grand was able to benefit from a healthy and stable environment, conducive to his rebirth, in addition to the presence of Franck Haise, his former trainer in Rennes.
« In Lens, I was able to feel helped and loved. In my youth, everything was opened to me since I was above it. I may have relied on certain acquired knowledge, conceded the RC Lens striker during an interview given last May. Then, as I grew up, I had difficulty finding my place. I was having trouble with this competition. Here, there is competition but also humans. »
Wesley Saïd pushed towards the exit?
Happy on and off the field, Wesley Saïd seems to have every interest in staying at RC Lens. However, the departure of Franck Haise – who acts as a mentor, could well reshuffle the cards. Will the striker have the same confidence with Will Still? The first echoes do not necessarily point in this direction. According to several consistent reports, Wesley Saïd would be one of the players officially put on the transfer market by RC Lens.
Nevertheless, the question of the relevance of this choice is legitimate. While RC Lens is clearly considering parting ways with Elye Wahi, particularly to save on the international hopeful’s salary, the prospect of starting from scratch by adding the departure of Wesley Saïd can be frightening. . Especially considering the status of the striker, accustomed to playing the role of joker and who could well continue to don this costume in the event of the recruitment of a new number 1. Unless the main interested party is keen to go and see elsewhere…
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