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Malian Midfielder Amadou Haidara Joins RC Lens for €2M

12/24/2025

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Amadou Haidara, the Malian midfielder, will move from RB Leipzig to RC Lens for €2 million plus up to €1 million in bonuses, effective January 1, 2026.
The 27-year-old Malian midfielder spent seven seasons at RB Leipzig and has not played this season because he is competing in the Africa Cup of Nations.
RB Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schäfer praised Haidara's contributions and character during his tenure.

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Amadou Haidara, the Malian midfielder, will move from RB Leipzig to RC Lens for €2 million plus up to €1 million in bonuses, effective January 1, 2026.
The 27-year-old Malian midfielder spent seven seasons at RB Leipzig and has not played this season because he is competing in the Africa Cup of Nations.
RB Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schäfer praised Haidara's contributions and character during his tenure.