the successful acclimatization of Malang Sarr

This summer, RC Lens decided to take a gamble to strengthen its defense. With the departure of Kevin Danso in particular, the northern club was banking on Malang Sarr. The former OGC Nice player remained on loan with AS Monaco (17 matches). But the one who still belonged to Chelsea hoped to fully relaunch his career and therefore chose continuity by remaining in Ligue 1. The Blues decided to release him and it was therefore RC Lens who jumped on this good deal with the the idea of ​​​​making him become the player he was when he exploded at the Gym.

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For the 25-year-old, this choice to join the Sang et Or seemed obvious. From the first contacts with the club, Malang Sarr felt wanted and did not hesitate for long to make his decision. He notably spoke with Will Still and the staff. The latter had not hidden their desire to see the left-handed central defender arrive quickly. And beyond the athlete, Malang Sarr also saw a club, reputed to be family-friendly, capable of allowing him to flourish as a man and therefore also as a footballer later.

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A vengeful and involved player

This is the challenge of his season. Under the colors of RC Lens, Malang Sarr will be keen to get his football back after complicated years at Chelsea. In an XXXL squad, the Frenchman could not exist. However, he did not waver in his involvement since he was described as a player appreciated by everyone and serious in training. Despite his non-existent playing time, he also hadn’t cried about his fate patiently waiting his time. An hour that will perhaps come with RC Lens after all.

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After a start to the season where he accepted his situation as a replacement, even more so with the non-transfer of Kevin Danso, Malang Sarr got back up to speed physically and convinced his staff to trust him. Involved and diligent, he was able to make his first start just before the international break. He played 90 minutes against Strasbourg. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to continue against Saint-Etienne. But one thing is certain, the 25-year-old defender, recent father, is revengeful after his difficult loan to Monaco. We now have to prove it on the ground.