In the first half of the last season, the French league team "Lens" gained attention as the club with the strongest defense line. Uzbek legionnaire Abdukodir Khusanov and Austrian Kevin Danso strengthened the team's defense and helped secure victories in important matches. However, during the winter transfer window, the club was forced to sell both players to maintain financial fair play.
Khusanov and Danso's Departure: A Major Loss for the Club
For "Lens," the departure of Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin Danso was a significant loss. The team, which had been contending for a spot in the UEFA Champions League last season, lost its key defensive players and its direction in the league. After Khusanov and Danso left, "Lens" failed to qualify for international tournaments and finished in 8th place in the league.
Major Transfers and New Opportunities
"Manchester City" was ready to pay 40 million euros for Abdukodir Khusanov and an additional 10 million euros in bonuses, which became a substantial amount for the club. Kevin Danso, on the other hand, was fully transferred to "Tottenham" for 25 million euros. With the departure of Khusanov and Danso, "Lens" faced difficulties in defense and began looking for new candidates to replace them.
Omeragic and Udoly: New Forces Arriving
During the transfer period, "Lens" began showing interest in Bechir Omeragic. The Swiss defender caught the attention of the club with his strong performances for "Montpellier." The 23-year-old Omeragic is considered one of the future talents, and the new coach of the team, Mathieu Udoly, also wants to add him to the squad. Negotiations are underway regarding the transfer with the captain of "Metz."
Khusanov’s Attention and European Giants
For Abdukodir Khusanov, "Lens" was an important team in his career. The 21-year-old defender caught the attention of major European clubs with his successful performances in this team. Having played 31 matches for "Lens," Khusanov became one of the best central defenders in the French league.
New Opportunities After Khusanov and Danso’s Departure
The transfers of Khusanov and Danso offer new opportunities for "Lens." Finding new central defenders is crucial for the team to remain successful. Soon, the club will need to find players who can replace these two and strengthen their defense.
