Racing Club de Lens has decided to pull the plug on Brice Samba's expected move to Ligue 1 rivals Rennes, according to a report from RMC Sport. Both clubs reached an agreement in principle on the sale of the Artois captain to Brittany for a transfer fee of fourteen million euros. The France international No. 2 goalkeeper also agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract that would see him tied to Jorge Sampaoli's Stade Rennais until 2029.
RC Lens head coach Will Still said today that there is nothing left to discuss regarding Samba's transfer to Rennes. “During the holidays I heard that Brice wanted to leave the club. It's annoying because he's the captain of the club, a very good goalkeeper. Keeping a player who no longer wants to be there is not necessarily a good thing, so it is not that complicated.”
Instead, it appears Samba's stay in Lens will be extended against his wishes, with the Artois side canceling his move to Rennes. RMC Sport reports that such a radical decision was taken because of Rennes' communication policy. Les Rouge et Noir have previously signed former Lens captain Seko Fofana and their president is none other than Arnaud Pouille, the club's former CEO. Rennes takes on OGC Nice today for the first Ligue 1 match of the new year.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
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