Sidi Bane, a central defender recruited by RC Lens last summer but not used by coach Will Still since the beginning of the season, is seeking playing time in Ligue 2. The club has officially announced his loan to Annecy, currently 5th in L2, until the end of the 2024-2025 season. The former BATE Borisov player will try to use this opportunity in Haute-Savoie to convince Lens to trust him next season.

Sadi Bane, a Senegalese defender aged 21, who joined Lens last summer from the Belarusian club BATE Borisov, is set to leave Lens. He has only played with Lens's reserve team. Recently, discussions with Annecy took place, and an agreement has been reached between Lens and Annecy, currently fifth in the Ligue 2 standings, for a direct loan. Bane is expected to move to Haute-Savoie in the coming hours.