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Lens pursues RB Leipzig's defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Lens pursues RB Leipzig's defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu
Summary

RC Lens has expressed interest in acquiring El Chadaille Bitshiabu from RB Leipzig, according to Le Parisien. The 21-year-old defender, who joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain for €15 million in the summer of 2023, has made limited appearances with 14 matches last season. Bitshiabu may welcome a return to France as Lens prepares for their upcoming UEFA Champions League campaign. Additionally, Lens is considering France youth international Nathan Zeze, though complications arise due to financial and competitive factors with clubs like Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt also in pursuit.

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Key Details
  • •Lens interested in El Chadaille Bitshiabu from RB Leipzig.
  • •Bitshiabu has made 14 appearances since joining Leipzig in 2023.
  • •Lens also targets Nathan Zeze from Neom SC.
  • •Lens competes in the UEFA Champions League this season.
  • •Zeze's deal may involve financial complexities and competition.
Latest Updates
  • 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lens aiming to sign El Chadaille Bitshiabu on loan from RB Leipzig
  • 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lens target RB Leipzig’s El Chadaille Bitshiabu
What they're saying
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According to a report from Sky Germany, RC Lens are interested in signing El Chadaille Bitshiabu (21) on loan from RB Leipzig before the end of the summer transfer window. The French defender could be...

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RC Lens are interested in Red Bull Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu (21), according to a report from Le Parisien. Bitshiabu left formative club Paris Saint-Germain to make the move to Germany b...

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