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RC Lens Captures World Cup Winner Florian Thauvin on Four-Year Deal

The 32-year-old winger joins on a contract through 2028 after captaining Udinese last season to infuse veteran quality into Lens’s attack.

Florian Thauvin celebrates after scoring for Marseille against Paris Saint-Germain in 2020

Overview

  • RC Lens confirmed the transfer of 32-year-old Florian Thauvin from Udinese on August 8, marking his return to Ligue 1.
  • The deal reportedly carries an initial €6 million fee with up to €2 million in performance-related bonuses.
  • Since arriving at Udinese in January 2023, Thauvin made 73 appearances, scoring 15 goals and providing 10 assists, including eight league strikes last season.
  • A member of France’s 2018 World Cup-winning squad, Thauvin earned ten caps and featured for Les Bleus at the 2021 Olympics.
  • He was welcomed by cheering crowds at Lille-Lesquin airport, becoming the third World Cup winner to return to Ligue 1 this summer after Paul Pogba and Olivier Giroud.