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Mamadou Sangare Transfer from Lens to Brentford
Brentford have signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for an undisclosed club-record fee, which is reported to be around £38.5m. The 24-year-old helped Lens finish second in Ligue 1 and win the Coupe de France last season, and has agreed a five-year contract with a club option for a further year. Brentford manager Keith Andrews told the club’s official website that Sangare fits everything they want from a Brentford player, both on and off the pitch. Andrews added that he thinks the player will become very popular with the fans. Sangare helped Mali reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and has won 16 senior caps for his country.
Brentford have signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for an undisclosed club-record fee, which is reported to be around £38.5m. The 24-year-old helped Lens finish second in Ligue 1 and win the Coupe de France last season, and has agreed a five-year contract with a club option for a further year. Brentford manager Keith Andrews told the club’s official website that Sangare fits everything they want from a Brentford player, both on and off the pitch. Andrews added that he thinks the player will become very popular with the fans. Sangare helped Mali reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and has won 16 senior caps for his country.
According to Ben Jacobs, Brentford have confirmed that Mali international midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has joined from Lens for a club-record fee and has signed a 5+1 contract.
According to Ben Jacobs, Brentford have confirmed that Mali international midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has joined from Lens for a club-record fee and has signed a 5+1 contract.
Mamadou Sangaré has transferred from RC Lens to Brentford during the summer transfer window. The Malian international signed a contract with Brentford until June 2031, which includes an option for an additional year. The transfer fee was 48 million euros, excluding bonuses.
Mamadou Sangaré has transferred from RC Lens to Brentford during the summer transfer window. The Malian international signed a contract with Brentford until June 2031, which includes an option for an additional year. The transfer fee was 48 million euros, excluding bonuses.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Sangare is in England for his medical and to sign a contract to complete a move from Lens to Brentford. The agreed deal is worth £41 million and is described as a club-record signing for Brentford. The player, who was wanted by several clubs in Europe, is having his medical and will become a new midfield reinforcement for Brentford.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Sangare is in England for his medical and to sign a contract to complete a move from Lens to Brentford. The agreed deal is worth £41 million and is described as a club-record signing for Brentford. The player, who was wanted by several clubs in Europe, is having his medical and will become a new midfield reinforcement for Brentford.
According to Pete O’Rourke, Mamadou Sangaré is scheduled for a medical at Brentford on Friday, after an agreement was reached between Lens and Brentford for a deal of approximately £41m.
According to Pete O’Rourke, Mamadou Sangaré is scheduled for a medical at Brentford on Friday, after an agreement was reached between Lens and Brentford for a deal of approximately £41m.
SkySportDE reports that a verbal agreement has been reached with RC Lens for Mamadou Sangaré to join Brentford. The transfer fee is approximately €48m fixed plus add-ons and a sell-on clause, and Rapid Wien will receive a 12.5% sell-on share. Mamadou Sangaré is expected to become Brentford’s most expensive player ever, with a medical for the 24-year-old midfielder scheduled to take place soon. A contract is planned to run until 2031, although nothing has been signed yet. There are currently no attempts from other clubs to sign the player.
SkySportDE reports that a verbal agreement has been reached with RC Lens for Mamadou Sangaré to join Brentford. The transfer fee is approximately €48m fixed plus add-ons and a sell-on clause, and Rapid Wien will receive a 12.5% sell-on share. Mamadou Sangaré is expected to become Brentford’s most expensive player ever, with a medical for the 24-year-old midfielder scheduled to take place soon. A contract is planned to run until 2031, although nothing has been signed yet. There are currently no attempts from other clubs to sign the player.
According to L'Equipe, Mamadou Sangaré has left the RC Lens squad, which is currently in Como, to travel to Paris and finalize his transfer to Brentford. Crystal Palace still had hopes of reviving the deal, but Mamadou Sangaré will join Brentford. The fee for his transfer is estimated at 48 million euros, excluding bonuses.
According to L'Equipe, Mamadou Sangaré has left the RC Lens squad, which is currently in Como, to travel to Paris and finalize his transfer to Brentford. Crystal Palace still had hopes of reviving the deal, but Mamadou Sangaré will join Brentford. The fee for his transfer is estimated at 48 million euros, excluding bonuses.
According to Nicolo Schira, Mamadou Sangaré's transfer to Brentford FC from Lens is at the final stage for 48M. The contract is until 2031.
According to Nicolo Schira, Mamadou Sangaré's transfer to Brentford FC from Lens is at the final stage for 48M. The contract is until 2031.
Brentford is particularly interested in Mamadou Sangaré and has made a record offer of 48 million euros with a percentage on resale plus various bonuses. According to Sébastien Denis, a principle agreement was reached this evening between RC Lens and Brentford for Mamadou Sangaré, and the two clubs have agreed on a transfer estimated at 48 million euros plus bonuses and a percentage on resale. The report also stated that progress between Lens and Brentford accelerated today. Some details remain to be finalized. Mamadou Sangaré is expected to move to Brentford in the next few hours, unless there is a last-minute higher bid from Crystal Palace.
Brentford is particularly interested in Mamadou Sangaré and has made a record offer of 48 million euros with a percentage on resale plus various bonuses. According to Sébastien Denis, a principle agreement was reached this evening between RC Lens and Brentford for Mamadou Sangaré, and the two clubs have agreed on a transfer estimated at 48 million euros plus bonuses and a percentage on resale. The report also stated that progress between Lens and Brentford accelerated today. Some details remain to be finalized. Mamadou Sangaré is expected to move to Brentford in the next few hours, unless there is a last-minute higher bid from Crystal Palace.
RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré could move to Brentford, with the clubs reportedly close to an agreement estimated at 48 million euros after several weeks of negotiations. However, Crystal Palace has also shown interest in the 24-year-old Malian international and could make a higher bid. Sangaré, who is under contract until 2030, made 29 appearances in the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season after being signed from Rapid Vienne for 8 million euros.
Read Full StoryRC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré could move to Brentford, with the clubs reportedly close to an agreement estimated at 48 million euros after several weeks of negotiations. However, Crystal Palace has also shown interest in the 24-year-old Malian international and could make a higher bid. Sangaré, who is under contract until 2030, made 29 appearances in the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season after being signed from Rapid Vienne for 8 million euros.
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