Lensois supporters will be delighted before the clash against Stade Rennais, scheduled for this Sunday (8:45 p.m.).
After a historic season, Racing Club de Lens definitely hopes to launch its new campaign. The artesian club is at the dawn of a great challenge, since this 2023-24 exercise will mark its return to the prestigious Champions League, almost two decades after its last participation.
After a first setback recorded in Brest (2-3), Franck Haise has every intention of restoring order in the house. It will start with the shock against Stade Rennais, this Sunday evening, on behalf of the second day of Ligue 1 (kick-off at 8:45 p.m.).
Lens holds its big number 9!
And this meeting, Racing lovers could approach it with great enthusiasm since the Lensois weekend was particularly lively behind the scenes. After losing his top scorer Loïs Openda, sold to RB Leipzig for a record sum (nearly 50 million euros with bonus), Lens would have found the ideal replacement for the Belgian center forward. This is Elye Wahi.
At the age of 20, the international Espoir has established himself as one of the rising stars of the French championship, after two seasons with more than 10 goals in Ligue 1. He even remains in a campaign with 19 goals and 6 assists decisive in 33 matches in all competitions with Montpellier. And he chose Lens to continue his progress. Several sources, including Foot Mercato, have confirmed that all parties have reached an agreement to finalize this transfer, which should be valued at 30 million euros. A nice blow for the Blood and Gold.
