Fofana rushes to Saudi Arabia, agreement between Lens and Al-Nassr

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By: Manu Tournoux

Fofana rushes to Saudi Arabia, agreement between Lens and Al-Nassr

A major player in second place for RC Lens in the league this season, Seko Fofana will not play in the Champions League with the Sang et Or, His transfer to the Saudi El Dorado is imminent.

Three years after joining Lens from Udinese for 8.5 million euros, and a year after extending his contract with the Northerners until 2025, Seko Fofana is preparing to leave Ligue 1. Several French sources announce this Wednesday evening that the Lensois leaders and those of the Saudi club Al-Nassr have reached an agreement, which has yet to be signed, for the transfer of the Ivorian international midfielder for an amount around 30 million euros (22ME plus bonuses). For his part, Seko Fofana had already found common ground with the club where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo. For RC Lens, it is obviously a page that turns, the Sang et Or having the obligation to find a worthy replacement for Fofana.

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Manu Tournoux

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