Lens formalizes an unexpected arrival

Published: September 4, 2023

By: Manu Tournoux

RC Lens announced on Monday the arrival of a midfielder.

In great difficulty since the start of the season, RC Lens has decided to strengthen its midfield. The Sang et Or have formalized the arrival of Nampalys Mendy, free of any contract since leaving Leicester City.

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Defensive midfielder with international experience 🇸🇳 and recovery at the important slaughter, Nampalys Mendy engages freely with Racing until 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣!

👉 https://t.co/QRwhF6T61E#ProudToLensois pic.twitter.com/eVz3KeKNuA

— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) September 4, 2023

“Defensive midfielder with an important slaughter, recovery facilitator and player with good passing quality, Nampalys Mendy (31) brings his experience and his leadership to the blood and gold midfield”said the northern club in a statement about the former Nice.

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