He symbolised the solidity of a team that had been uninhibited in recent seasons, but his adventure in Lens
should end this summer. Barring an improbable turnaround, Kevin Danso should leave the Blood and Gold before the end of this summer transfer window.
The Austrian international is expected in Italy to undergo his medical before signing a contract with AS Roma. The operation should bring in a tidy sum of 25 million euros for Racing Club de Lens.
Danso, one last against Pana?
By selling this important player, Lens is cleaning up its financial situation. But on the sporting front, the loss of Kevin Danso obviously leaves a void that will be difficult to fill, even in the short term, since Will Still must already deal with the suspension of Facundo Medina for the return leg of the Europa Conference League play-off against Panathinaikos on Thursday (8 p.m.).
“There are always options, retorted the coach of Racing Club de Lens. Everyone knows what is happening at the moment with Kev (Danso). We will see if he accompanies us there or not. We are ready to adapt to all scenarios. The players who will play are ready and well prepared. At the time I am speaking to you (Tuesday 1 p.m.), he had not yet signed as far as I know. He is still a player for Racing Club de Lens at time “T”… It could change in twenty minutes, three hours, two days. I don’t know. These are the negotiations in football. For the moment, he is in the gym…”
