Headline: RC Lens Eyes Red Bull Leipzig Defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu
RC Lens has expressed interest in acquiring El Chadaille Bitshiabu, a 21-year-old defender currently with Red Bull Leipzig, according to a report from Le Parisien.
Bitshiabu, who made the switch from his childhood club Paris Saint-Germain to Germany in the summer of 2023 for a fee of €15 million, has not secured a regular starting position at RB Leipzig. The centre-back made only 14 appearances in all competitions last season. Reports suggest he could be considering a move back to France, and he would reportedly be open to returning to L’Héxagone.
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Lens Also Shows Interest in Nathan Zeze
This season, Lens, which competes in the UEFA Champions League, has made inquiries about Bitshiabu, whose contract with RB Leipzig extends until 2029. The young defender is also drawing interest from other clubs.
Additionally, Foot Mercato reported on Monday that Lens is pursuing another prospect: France youth international Nathan Zeze, who transferred to Neom SC from FC Nantes last season. However, any potential deal for Zeze could prove complicated due to financial implications and competition from Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
RC Lens are interested in Red Bull Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu (21), according to a report from Le Parisien.
Bitshiabu left formative club Paris Saint-Germain to make the move to Germany back in the summer of 2023 for a €15m fee. However, the centre-back has not been a regular for the German side. Last season, he made 14 appearances in all competitions. He could now be set for a return to his native France and the former France youth international, Le Parisien understands, would not be opposed to a return to L’Héxagone.
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Lens also interested in Zeze
Lens, who this season will compete in the UEFA Champions League, have made an enquiry about Bitshiabu, whose contract with RB Leipzig runs until 2029, and who is also attracting interest from other clubs.
Foot Mercato reported on Monday that Lens were also eyeing up France youth international Nathan Zeze, who joined Neom SC from FC Nantes last season. However, a deal for Zeze would be complex due to the costs involved, as well as the presence of competition from Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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