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RC Lens target Nathan Zeze to bolster defense ahead of Champions League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

RC Lens target Nathan Zeze to bolster defense ahead of Champions League

Summary

RC Lens is interested in acquiring center-back Nathan Zeze from Neom SC, as reported by Foot Mercato. The France U21 international, who made a club-record €20m move to the Saudi side from FC Nantes last summer, has been a key player with 36 appearances. Lens seeks defensive reinforcements after the departure of Malang Sarr and concerns over Samson Baidoo's injury. Other clubs, including Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt, have also expressed interest in Zeze, suggesting a competitive transfer market ahead of Lens's Champions League campaign.

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•RC Lens is targeting Nathan Zeze from Neom SC.
•Zeze joined Neom SC last summer for €20m from FC Nantes.
•The 21-year-old has played 36 matches for Neom.
•Lens lost Malang Sarr and has injury concerns with Samson Baidoo.
•Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt are also interested in Zeze.

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4:55 PMYahoo Sports — RC Lens register interest in Neom centre-back Nathan Zeze

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Lens are interested in offering France U21 international centre-back Nathan Zeze a way back into Ligue 1, according to Foot Mercato. Zeze left formative club FC Nantes last summer to join Saudi Pro Le...
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