it's done for Brice Samba, his designated successor will not come

This was necessarily one of the central themes of the press conference organized by RC Lens this Friday, January 3, 2025. Brice Samba, captain of the Sang et Or, will he leave the ship before the end of this transfer window winter to join Stade Rennais, who assiduously covets him to replace Steve Mandanda?

Very quickly, the coach, Will Still, put an end to the suspense: “He came to tell me (that he was leaving, Editor’s note). How do I experience it? It's obviously annoying, because he's the captain of the club, he's a very good goalkeeper. From the moment the choice is made, there isn't much to discuss. Keeping a player who no longer wants to be there is not necessarily a good thing for a locker room.“So who will succeed him?

Jean Butez at RC Lens, no

A few days ago, we mentioned a strong interest from RC Lens in Jean Butez, born in Lille, trained at LOSC, and who has built a solid reputation in Belgium. According to RMC Sport, the 29-year-old goalkeeper, considered too expensive, and also with a fragile hand, will not return to France this winter.

Sunday, for the reception of Toulouse in Ligue 1, Will Still should start Hervé Koffi in the cages. Before finding the real successor to Brice Samba? One thing is certain, time is running out.