Brentford make a statement: Mamadou Sangaré, Lens’ breakout star, heads to the Premier League in a club-record deal. Following a £41m verbal agreement, the Mali international undergoes his medical on Friday ahead of an official signing expected this weekend.
After weeks of talks, Brentford and RC Lens have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of Mamadou Sangaré. The Mali international midfielder, breakout star of Ligue 1 last season, is set to undergo his medical in England on Friday, July 31, ahead of an official signing this weekend.
The deal, valued at £41 million (around €48 million) plus bonuses and a sell-on clause, represents Brentford’s record transfer and Lens’s biggest-ever sale. At 24, Sangaré leaves northern France after just one season, during which he won the Marc-Vivien-Foé award and featured in 31 matches. His move marks a milestone for both clubs: a massive profit for Lens, who signed him for €8 million from Rapid Wien, and a key midfield reinforcement for the Bees in the Premier League.