A Frenchman to replace another? While the French international hopeful Valentin Gendrey is currently courted by Hoffenheim, Lecce is looking to strengthen its position. According to our information, the Puglia club, 14th in Serie A last season, is targeting Frédéric Guilbert who will leave Strasbourg on a free. Author of a great season in the colours of Racing (32 Ligue 1 matches, 2 goals, he is under contract until 2026), the 29-year-old player is particularly appreciated for his versatility, he who has the ability to play both on the right and in the centre. This is the reason why the Italian club is pushing to recruit him and has started discussions in the last few hours.
Last season, the player who has played for Bordeaux, Caen and Aston Villa was captain during the Strasbourg team’s survival operation. But since this summer, he has been left out of the squad with Lucas Perrin and Mathieu Dreyer. With more than 220 Ligue 1 matches under his belt, Frédéric Guilbert has become a familiar face to observers of the French championship in recent seasons. And also a more than reliable fallback solution. This is also why Auxerre, promoted to Ligue 1, had also positioned itself earlier to enlist him this summer.
