It is the second biggest transfer in the history of Ligue 1 between two French clubs is official: Elye Wahi, 20, leaves Montpellier and joins Lens against a check for €35 million. The international Espoirs tricolor striker has signed up for five years and is linked until 2028 with the artesian club. Announced successor to Lois Openda, who left for RB Leipzig, Wahi had been attracting the interest of several European clubs (West Ham, Eintracht Frankfurt, etc.) for several weeks at very high transfer levels. The young striker finally chose the vice-champion of France, who will play in the group stage of the Champions League this season.
It’s a nice blow for the Sang et Or, who have secured the services of a young scorer who had a brilliant season last year, with 19 goals in 33 L1 matches.
