Mercato: “One of the best in the world”, RC Lens suffers an immense loss

Friday 03rd January 2025 08:30 AM

Thibault Morlain
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Journalist

After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial staff of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.

After Seko Fofana, Rennes would be on the verge of registering its second recruit of the winter. It is Brice Samba who is on the verge of joining Jorge Sampaoli's squad. Nothing is official yet regarding the transfer of the RC Lens goalkeeper, but it would be as if. Indeed, in the Sang et Or locker room, we have already noted the departure of Samba.

Rennes The winter transfer window got off to a strong start with the signing of Seko Fofana and it's not over in Brittany. In fact, now it is Brice Samba who is expected to join the Rennes group. Guardian of RC Lensthe French international will therefore continue his career in the west, thus leaving the north of France. If the transfer of Samba is not yet official, Angelo Fulgini somewhat spilled the beans this Friday at a press conference.

“It’s a big loss, one of the best goalkeepers in the world”

Future ex-teammate of Brice Samba au RC Lens, Angelo Fulgini spoke about the departure of the latter towards Rennes. Faced with journalists, he then admitted: “ We know that the transfer window period is made up of departures and arrivals. We know for Brice, it's a big loss, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, our captain but we trust the club. Koffi shows qualities, it’s up to us to trust each other ».

“It’s up to us to mourn in quotes and continue to work”

The RC Lens is therefore preparing to lose very big with this departure of Brice Samba pour Rennes. Angelo Fulgini also added regarding the French international goalkeeper: “ These are choices specific to Brice. We are mature enough to accept these things. It's up to us to mourn in quotes and continue working. Yes, we lose a great player, but we have to trust the players we have here. We were surprised, no one expected it. I learned about it on the networks. It's part of football, we will continue to work to succeed in our 2nd part of the season ».