News Focus
- RC Lens want €50 million for midfielder Mamadou Sangaré.
- The 23-year-old Mali international has attracted interest from the Premier League.
- He won the Marc-Vivien Foé award for being the best African player in Ligue 1.
- Lens finished second in the league and will play in next season’s Champions League.
- The club faces OGC Nice in the Coupe de France final this Friday.
Mamadou Sangaré has enjoyed an outstanding first year with RC Lens. The 23-year-old Mali international has become a vital player in the centre of the park. His performances have helped the French side secure a return to the UEFA Champions League.
The club has now set a price for the African star. According to Foot Mercato, Lens will demand €50 million for the midfielder. This valuation comes before the summer transfer window opens.
Sangaré has played 32 matches during his first campaign in France’s top flight. He has scored three goals and provided four assists for his team-mates. His efforts have helped Lens finish as runners-up in Ligue 1.
The season could end with a trophy for the player and his club. Lens will face OGC Nice in the final of the Coupe de France on Friday.
Earlier this month, Sangaré received the Marc-Vivien Foé award. This prize recognises the best African footballer in Ligue 1 each year.
Several clubs from the English Premier League are watching his progress closely. Reports suggest that this interest will become more serious in the coming months.