Official | Allan Saint-Maximin leaves RC Lens

Allan Saint-Maximin’s (29) exit from RC Lens has been confirmed. The Frenchman is expected to make a move to the MLS.

Having joined Lens last February following the termination of his contract with Mexican side Club America, Saint-Maximin produced an outstanding second half of the season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 13 appearances for Les Sang et Or. His spell with the northern club also saw him win the first title of his career, the Coupe de France.

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He has become the second player to leave on a free transfer this summer. Adrien Thomasson’s exit from Lens has also been confirmed. He has remained in Ligue 1 with Stade Rennais. Further exits are expected. Malang Sarr’s deal is also up, although his exit has yet to be confirmed.

With Saint-Maximin’s exit from Les Sang et Or confirmed, the former Newcastle United winger is set to sign at Charlotte FC, as per L’Équipe.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle