Lens Sign Elye Wahi for €35m Record Fee, Minamino Shines in Monaco’s 3-0 Victory
Lens, the French football club, has made a landmark signing by acquiring Elye Wahi for a record fee of €35 million. The 20-year-old French striker joins Lens from Montpellier, signing a five-year contract. Wahi’s arrival at Lens marks a significant move for the club, reflecting their ambition to compete at the highest level. Wahi is highly regarded as one of the most promising talents in French football, having scored an impressive 19 goals in the top flight last season.
Lens secured a draw against Rennes in their latest Ligue 1 encounter, which was also Wahi’s debut game for his new team. Deiver Machado opened the scoring for Lens in the third minute, but Rennes managed to equalize in the second half through Benjamin Bourigeaud’s penalty. Despite Andy Diouf hitting the bar with a deflected effort, Lens had to settle for a point. This result follows their 3-2 defeat against Brest last week, making it their first point of the season.
Lens coach Franck Haise expressed his uncertainty about the outcome of the match, stating, I don’t know if it’s a good point or not. However, Haise is confident that the addition of Wahi will provide his team with increased attacking options. He emphasized the need for speed and the ability to attack spaces behind the opposition, something that Wahi excels at. Haise believes that Wahi’s signing will bring a new dimension to Lens’ attacking play, fulfilling the team’s requirements.
Meanwhile, Monaco showcased an impressive performance against Strasbourg, emerging as the early pacesetters in Ligue 1. Takumi Minamino, the Japanese international, played a key role in Monaco’s 3-0 victory. Minamino scored two goals, including a long-range strike, and provided an assist for Wissam Ben Yedder to secure a comfortable win for his team. Monaco’s new coach, Adi Hutter, praised Minamino’s impact on the game and expressed his satisfaction with the team’s consecutive victories.
As Monaco continues to build momentum in the early stages of the season, they will look to maintain their winning streak. The combination of Minamino’s attacking prowess and the team’s overall performance will be crucial in their quest for success. On the other hand, Lens will rely on Wahi’s talent and goalscoring ability to propel them further up the Ligue 1 standings.
With these recent developments, French football fans can expect an exciting and competitive season ahead. The signings of Wahi and Minamino have undoubtedly injected quality and excitement into their respective teams, and their performances will be closely watched by enthusiasts around the world.
