Overview
- The transfer becomes effective on 1 January, with Haidara signing for RC Lens through 2029.
- Lens currently sits atop Ligue 1 ahead of Paris Saint-Germain, as reported alongside the announcement.
- Haidara recorded 222 competitive appearances for Leipzig with 15 goals and 13 assists across his tenure.
- He had not featured this season and was no longer a regular under coach Ole Werner.
- The move was announced as Haidara represents Mali at the Africa Cup, with Marcel Schäfer praising his professionalism and the player thanking the club and fans.