The Racing Club of Lens has indeed lost its number 1 goalkeeper. If his departure (probably for Rennes) has not yet been confirmed, Brice Samba has informed his management that he intends to put an end to his Lens adventure as soon as this winter. The leaders took note of this. The transaction is expected to bring in around 15 million euros. A significant sum for Lens this winter. And then?
“Several profiles analyzed”
Will Still has made no secret of it, Racing is looking for a replacement for its French goalkeeper. “There must be a recruitment process in place,” he confirmed to us this afternoon. In fact, Hervé Koffi should find an understudy role once the new elected official has been recruited. But in the meantime, it is he who will start in the Lensois goals for the reception in Toulouse on Sunday (3 p.m.).“Recruitment is still in progress, continues the Belgian coach. There are several profiles that are analyzed. But I have always said that if Hervé is the best goalkeeper at the club, Hervé will simply play. We want to bring back quality because we remain ambitious and we remain competitive. So quality will arrive. And depending on the quality that arrives, the best will simply play.”
As a reminder, the discussions were close to leading to a total agreement since last night between Racing and Antwerp. The two clubs are discussing a transfer of goalkeeper Jean Butez (29 years old). An amount of three million euros is mentioned. As well as a 3 and a half year contract for the player. But the Lensois club would have backed down.
