Pau Lopez’s arrival at RC Lens was canceled at the last minute due to Girona’s inability to release the goalkeeper due to Champions League rules, where the Spanish club could not afford to be left with only one goalkeeper registered. This decision frustrated Lens, who must now look for a competitor for Hervé Koffi, while Pau Lopez finds himself in a club where he no longer wishes to play.
The arrival of Paul Lopez au RC Lensannounced as a loan from theMarseille Olympicwas canceled at the last minute due to administrative problems related to Géronethe goalkeeper’s Spanish club. Initially agreed to hand over the doorman, Gérone changed his mind, creating a confusing and frustrating situation for all parties involved.
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Girona had not anticipated the UEFA rules! Lopez disgusted!
Pau Lopez, having had a difficult start to the season with Géronewanted to join Lens to get back on track. The 29-year-old goalkeeper even agreed to cut his salary in half to facilitate the deal. After successfully passing his medical examination, an agreement was concluded and formalized between Lens, Marseille et Paul Lopez. However, Gérone suddenly announced its intention to retain the player until January 29which made it impossible for him to leave before the end of the group stage of the Champions LeagueOr Gérone encounter AC Milan et Arsenal.
-The Spanish club realized that by letting go Paul Lopezthey risked finding themselves with only one goalkeeper registered on the UEFA lists, which pushed them to block his departure. This situation was deemed unacceptable by the RC Lenswhich canceled the agreement. The northern club thus finds itself without the hoped-for reinforcement for its goalkeeper position and must now look for a competitor for Hervé Koffi. As for Paul Lopezhe returns to a club where he no longer wishes to play and which does not wish to play him. A poorly managed file which seems to cost everyone involved dearly!
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