No wonder, since Stade Rennais is now headed in the same position by Arnaud Pouille, formerly general director of RC Lens. But the Breton club and its new leader are eyeing the North and its Sang et Or. After the trail of the ex, Seko Fofana, mentioned this Saturday, that of goalkeeper Brice Samba.
Steve Mandanda in the hot seat since the start of his season, his last contract in Rennes, his club would like to replace him and Brice Samba has all the qualities and experience required to play the number one position in the Argentinian's collective Jorge Sampaoli.
Advantage for the SRFC, RC Lens, even if it is in direct competition in Ligue 1, seeks to both relieve its payroll and record as much revenue in transfer compensation as possible. Brice Samba offers Racing the possibility of both.
Another three and a half years of contract with RC Lens
In this transfer window, the 30-year-old goalkeeper who has three and a half years of contract remaining until 2028 with Lens, is valued at 15 to 20 million euros according to estimates. According to The TeamJoseph Oughourlian, the majority shareholder and president of the RCL, would like at least 14 million euros for a transfer.
The departure of Samba would also allow the Lensois club to save the biggest salary in the locker room estimated between 250,000 and 300,000 euros gross monthly, adding bonuses. Understand that Stade Rennais will have to at least offer him as much on a longer contract, if not more than he is currently earning.
