It was expected, it is now official: Pau Lopez is a player of the Lens Racing Club. The Artesian club confirmed the arrival of the Spanish goalkeeper on its digital media this Tuesday.
After breaking his loan at Girona, where he did not win, Pau Lopez is the subject of a new loan from Olympique de Marseille. The deal comes with a purchase option. “From Catalan “blood and gold” to Blood and Gold! With his extensive high-level experience (360 matches including 48 in European competitions), Spanish international (2 caps) Pau Lopez joins Artois. Endowed with excellent reflexes and a good kicking game, the 29-year-old goalkeeper is on loan from Olympique de Marseille, until June 2025, with an option to buy. can we read in an official press release.
Lens found Samba’s replacement
RC Lens thus anticipates the departure of Brice Samba to Stade Rennais. “Racing is happy to welcome Pau Lopez,
enthused Pierre Dréossi. The last bastion referenced in Europe, Pau has asserted itself in recent seasons as a sure value in its position, by imposing itself in clubs accustomed to continental games such as Real Betis, AS Roma and Olympique de Marseille. »
“He therefore arrives in Lens with solid experience at the high level (360 professional matches) and European football, as well as good knowledge of Ligue 1 where he played three intense seasons between 2021 and 2024. Beyond his technical qualities and his leadership soul, his simple personality will anchor perfectly in the family DNA of Racing. Welcome to Blood and Gold! “, concluded the leader.
