Lensois captain Seko Fofana has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 28-year-old midfielder, who greatly contributed to 2nd place in the league, synonymous with accession to the Champions League, will therefore not see the competition. Lens should get 19 million euros from this transfer. He will notably join Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo Brozovic, in the Saudi club. “After three seasons together, it has come time to say goodbye,” wrote the Ivorian on his Instagram page, aimed at RC Lens supporters.
Paris Saint-Germain will activate the buyout close of 6 million for 6 million euros for Xavi Simons. The journalist Fabrizio Romano speaks of a medical examination which should be carried out within 24 hours. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder will be loaned by PSG to German club Leipzig. The loan, which must not include an option to buy, would not thrill RB Leipzig. According to the club, which will play the next edition of the Champions League, the one-year loan without an option to buy would be disturbing. Case to follow.
South Korean defender Kim Min-jae must compensate for the departure of Lucas Hernandez to PSG. Kim Min-jae, 26, has signed a 5-year contract with the Bavarian club. He arrives from Naples, defending champion of Italy. The central defender was Bayern’s priority as a central defender and had been working on the file for several weeks already. Munich overtakes several other clubs in the race for Min-jae such as Newcastle, Chelsea or Manchester United.