Brice Samba leaves RC Lens to join Stade Rennais. The details of this major transfer and its impacts for both clubs.
Brice Sambaguardian of Racing Club de Lensis at the center of the transfer window. After several days of rumors, his transfer to Stade Rennais now seems confirmed. At a press conference this Friday, Will Stillthe Sang et Or coach, confirmed the situation.
“I learned of Brice's wishes during the holidays. He had received an offer. From the moment the choice is made, there isn't much left to discuss.“, declared the Belgian technician. This position contrasts with the usual hesitations, revealing a clear desire to maintain a harmonious locker room.
A departure which marks the end of an era in Lens
Arriving in 2022, Brice Samba quickly established himself as a pillar of the Lens squad. In 96 matches under the Sang et Or colors, he showed impressive consistency, conceding exactly 96 goals.
His departure, for a sum estimated at 12 million eurosconstitutes a significant sporting loss for the artesian club. However, this transaction also provides a financial opportunity to strengthen the team.
To fill the absence of Samba, Will Still decided to trust Hervé Koffi. The goalkeeper has already proven his worth during the recent Coupe de France meeting against Paris Saint-Germainwhere he put in a solid performance despite losing on penalties.
“He has the ability to be with us and he is good“, affirmed Still, demonstrating his confidence in his new holder. The question remains open, however, as to the search for additional reinforcement to strengthen the goalkeeper position.
The choice to join Stade Rennais seems to respond to Samba's desire to take on new challenges. Rennes, in search of defensive stability, will be able to count on the experience and leadership of the former Lensois captain.
