The RC Lens goalkeeper could join the Rouge et Noir this winter, according to information from The Team.
Towards a major reinforcement for Stade Rennes. According to the latest revelations from The Team the Rouge et Noir are in the process of concluding – for the month of January 2025 – the arrival of Brice Samba from RC Lens. The operation should be worth more than €14 million; which should allow the Sang et Or to make a nice added value, having bought the French goalkeeper for €5 million from Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2022. The 30-year-old French international should sign up with his new formation in the long term since he should sign, a priori, until June 2029.
Jorge Sampaoli wants a goalkeeper who is good on his feet
As a reminder, since his arrival in Brittany, Jorge Sampaoli has repeated – on several occasions – his desire to strengthen his squad during the winter transfer market. He was looking, in particular, for a goalkeeper comfortable with his feet, capable of participating in the construction – and relaunches – of his team. He would believe that Steve Mandanda – whom he had already more or less dismissed at Olympique de Marseille – would not be good enough in this area. With Brice Samba, the Argentine coach should have found his happiness. If the transfer is indeed concluded…
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