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Lassine Sinayoko Transfer from Auxerre to Lens
L'Équipe reports on the failed transfer of Lassine Sinayoko to Lens. Lens was close to signing Lassine Sinayoko, with an agreement almost reached with both the player and Auxerre, reportedly for a fee of 8 million euros including bonuses. However, the transfer failed at the last moment due to disagreements between the clubs. Lens's sporting director accused Auxerre of not keeping their word, while Auxerre claimed all conditions were not met.
Lens's sporting director detailed on RMC that Lassine Sinayoko was close to joining Lens, including a meeting at McDonald's with the player who was reportedly willing to come. However, the transfer failed after Sinayoko's club forbade him to travel and threatened consequences if he did so. The director described the situation as the player being 'taken hostage.' Negotiations failed and the transfer did not go through.
According to L'Équipe, the transfer of Lassine Sinayoko to RC Lens fell through. Jean-Louis Leca, the sporting director of RC Lens, reportedly expressed his disappointment with how Auxerre managed the transfer negotiations for Sinayoko. Discussions were held, and it was believed that an agreement had been reached, which included a scheduled medical examination for the player. Despite this, Auxerre refused to let Sinayoko leave, resulting in the transfer's failure. It was reported that Sinayoko was willing to join Lens, but Auxerre allegedly threatened him with repercussions if he traveled. Not wanting to force the transfer, Sinayoko refrained from pushing the move, leading RC Lens to ultimately withdraw from the deal.
Lassine Sinayoko was targeted by RC Lens after the departure of Georges Mikautadze. Despite being close to securing the transfer, the deal fell through due to Auxerre's actions. Jean-Louis Leca, the sporting director of Lens, expressed his frustration towards Auxerre's management, mentioning that an agreement was initially reached with a handshake and a draft written. However, Auxerre later reneged on their agreement, preventing the player from traveling and threatening him with repercussions. Consequently, Lens withdrew from the negotiations.
L'Équipe reports on Lassine Sinayoko's potential transfer to Lens as a replacement for Georges Mikautadze at OL. Lassine Sinayoko was close to joining Lens this summer as he is seen as a potential replacement for Georges Mikautadze at OL. Sinayoko, an international player from Mali, is interested in the project at OL which would allow him to participate in the Europa League.
Lassine Sinayoko was initially set to join RC Lens for a transfer fee of 8 million euros. However, AJ Auxerre decided to retain the player, who is under contract until June 2026. Frustrated by the delay, RC Lens decided to abandon the pursuit to focus on other offensive targets.
AJ Auxerre had reached an agreement with RC Lens for a transfer of Lassine Sinayoko for 8 million euros including bonuses. However, the club decided to retain the player despite the agreement. Sinayoko is under contract until June 2026 but wants to join Lens this summer. He has already agreed with Lens on a future contract until June 2029. Sinayoko did not participate in a training session with Auxerre, citing knee pain, which might be a tactic to force the transfer.
RC Lens made an offer of 8 million euros (including bonuses) for Lassine Sinayoko. However, Auxerre denied the existence of an agreement with Lens. Sinayoko desires to sign with RC Lens.
Lassine Sinayoko was expected to join Lens, but he did not pass his medical examination with the club as planned. Pierre Sage, the coach of Lens, expressed his frustration towards Auxerre's management for not respecting written agreements. Sage mentioned that if the written commitments were honored, Sinayoko should have been with Lens already. Despite this setback, Sage is hopeful that Sinayoko will join the team soon, possibly as early as this evening. Sinayoko recently scored his second goal in two matches for Auxerre, indicating his good form.
L'Équipe reports on the transfer situation involving Lassine Sinayoko and his potential move to Lens. Lassine Sinayoko was expected to join Lens for a medical examination, as an agreement in principle was reached between the two clubs for a four-year contract. However, he did not receive permission from Auxerre's management to proceed with the move. The agreement involved a transfer fee of 6.5 million EUR with an additional 1.5 million EUR in bonuses. The deal was not finalized as Auxerre claimed that certain details were unresolved, including those with the player's entourage.
An agreement has been reached between AJ Auxerre and Lens for Lassine Sinayoko. The transfer fee is 6.5 million euros with an additional 1.5 million euros in bonuses. The Lens sporting director, Jean-Louis Leca, traveled to Bourgogne to finalize the deal. The official announcement is expected at the beginning of next week.
Malian forward Lassine Sinayoko, 25, is at the center of discussions for a potential departure. He is included in AJ Auxerre's squad for their trip to Nice, indicating ongoing interest. He has been courted by OGC Nice and RC Lens in recent days. His contract with Auxerre runs until June 30, 2026, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.
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