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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
The RC Lens transfer window got off to a flying start, notably with an unexpected departure, namely that of captain and starting goalkeeper Brice Samba. The latter has signed up with Stade Rennais in recent days, and Will Still, aware that the Sang-et-Or need to sell, however admits that he had not anticipated this departure.
The start of the transfer window RC Lens is hot! The Sang-et-Or, who saw the transfers of Kevin Danso et Neil El Aynaoui collapse in the final moments last summer, need to sell. Aware of the situation, Will Still recognizes, however, that he had not really planned the departure of Brice Sambawho engaged with the Stade Rennais.
Still did not foresee Samba’s departure
« I experience the situation with full knowledge of the facts. I knew, by replacing Franck Haise and knowing the financial needs, that everything was not going to be rosy and magical. That there were going to be butterflies in every corner, moments not difficult but expected. I knew we were going to lose important players. I didn’t know about Brice (Samba in Rennes) and now Kodir. But I knew that departures would have to be filled. This is what will happen. As I said last week, I’m here for the long haul. Not everything was going to be perfect in the first six months. We are a few points behind the teams in front of us. We transferred a scorer (Wahi to OM). From the outside, I know we see a tornado but I assure you that this is not at all the case from the inside. Yesterday, we ate with the staff and we had a great time. For now we are focusing on Sunday’s match. We live quietly (the situation). We expected everything that was said on social networks and the press. I will try to build in the longer term », he promises to the media, before being reassuring despite the numerous departures.
“I didn’t know about Brice”
« I feel good, I assure you. I don’t worry, I don’t change the person I am. We had great parties. The defeat against Toulouse bothered me but it reflected what we are doing (this season). After the match, a very angry fan called out to me. He asked me what is the difference between what you did here and in Reims? The first year in Reims, I had Balogun who scored 25 goals. (…) Here, we are not efficient enough, it is a problem that we have observed and on which we are working. I know there is always worry. It is within our ropes to beat Le Havre. You would like me to say: ”It’s hot, I don’t feel well.” That’s not the case at all, I’m telling you the truth », added Will Still.
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