Trained at RC Lens, Anis Hadj Moussanow a striker at Feyenoord, leaves a bitter taste for the northern club. With his performances in the Champions League, where he scored four goals, the Algerian international shows what Lens seems to have missed.
During his time at the La Gaillette training center between 2018 and 2022, Hadj Moussa experienced mixed moments. Although some wanted to offer him a professional contract, there were disagreements over his future. His individualistic style of play raised questions.
The leaders of Lens were divided on the player. “If, at the training center, the general idea was to extend the left-hander's adventure by offering him a professional contract, opinions differed on the side of La Gaillette. On the pitch, his individualism was questionable. »
His behavior was also a hindrance for Lens. Hadj Moussa's perceived casual attitude cooled some decision-makers at the club, contributing to the decision not to renew his contract after the reserve's relegation to National 3.
This separation was difficult to accept for Hadj Moussa, who erased traces of his time at the club from his social networks. This symbolic gesture could reflect his desire to free himself from a disappointing episode to better concentrate on his professional growth.
Today, his success at Feyenoord highlights Lens' potential regrets. This course reminds us of the importance of career choices for young talents and the consequences of a premature departure in the development of a player.
