RC Lens marked an important page in its history with the departure of its captain Seko Fofana, who left the northern club after joining its organization chart as a shareholder. A year and a half after his arrival in Saudi Arabia, the Ivorian international seems ready to return to France, with a destination that could surprise: Brittany and Stade Rennais. This transfer, if confirmed, would pave the way for a new era in Ligue 1, where Fofana would become the first player to play against a club where he holds shares.
Fofana School made the decision to leave RC Lens in the summer of 2023 to join Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where he joined Cristiano Ronaldo. A year and a half later, the operator of the Saudi Pro League However, seems to be back in the transfer rumors. Indeed, with the opening of the winter transfer window on January 1, some are considering a surprise return of Breathe in Ligue 1. It won't be at RC Lens but its possible arrival in France would make history.
Fofana in Lens?
A rumor is gaining momentum regarding the future of Fofana School with a possible transfer to the Stade Rennais Or Jorge Sampaoli ardently desires it. According to information relayed by RMC Sportan agreement in principle would have been found between the Ivorian international and the Breton club. The operation, which would be managed by Arnaud Pouilleformer director general of RC Lens and now president of Stade Rennaiscould lead to an unprecedented and surprising situation in the French football landscape.
Shareholder of RC Lens, he could face the Sang et Or
Fofana School had become a minority shareholder of RC Lens when joining Saudi Arabia. If the former Lensois captain were to join the Stade Rennaishe would be the first player in the history of the Ligue 1 to face a team in which he holds a financial stake. An unprecedented situation to say the least in the French championship.
