The winter transfer window quickly gained momentum at RC Lens. While the departure of Brice Samba for Stade Rennais brought in 15 million euros for the Artesian club, that of Abdukodir Khusanov could well bring in more than 3 times as much.
According to several media including Sky Sport, Manchester City has indeed submitted an offer of 50 million euros (bonus included) to RC Lens for the Uzbek defender. An offer, if confirmed, which should certainly be accepted by the Artesian club.
As far as sales are concerned, the target of 44 million euros could therefore already be exceeded. A situation which should therefore offer interesting room for maneuver in recruitment, even if there will be no madness.
In terms of arrivals, RC Lens can already count on that of Goduine Koyalipou. Little, if not unknown to the general public, the Central African international striker had a huge first part of the season in the colors of CSKA Sofia with 14 goals in 16 matches.
Of course the Efbet Liga (Bulgaria) is a minor championship. As a result, it is difficult to form an objective opinion on Koyalipou’s real level. Nevertheless, Raoul Savoy, former coach of the Central African Republic, painted a very flattering portrait of the native of Bangui.
“When you see him coming, he’s an athlete, he’s solid! In terms of size, he has no problem facing any team, any defender. Plus, he’s someone gifted, who has great technique. He is now a real pro, he works a lot. He has focused his career on his performances. He is also very religious, that helps him to be more fair in his choices. he confided to the site Culture Sang et Or (full interview), before to continue.
“He is complete. He can play in support, as number 9, on the wings. At Beveren, at CSKA Sofia or in the national team, he has played in quite different positions. With great success each time. On a On the side, he knows how to be quick to start and have the ball at his feet, but he’s not the one who’s going to cross, but rather provoke to create a surplus. He’s really versatile.
Solid attacker on his feet, technical with great acceleration capacity, and good in front of goal. A Loïs Openda-style profile, even if we wait and see.
Still, RC Lens took no risks in recruiting Goduine Koyalipou, since the Sang et Or only spent 2 million euros. And who knows, he could well be the nice surprise of this second part of the Ligue 1 season, like players like Khusanov, El Aynaoui, Danso and Clauss, who all played at lower levels before exploding to Lens.
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