The words released in the past few hours by Joseph Marie Oughourlian, Lens' executive, effectively open the possibility of Lois Openda's departure in the summer. Openda is a Belgian forward who, with his goals, has led the French team to the Champions League after over 20 years. Oughourlian stated, "If a big club comes for one of our players, we will talk with the staff and be prepared. We don't always have control over these things. If the big teams come for our players, there isn't much we can do."
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lois Openda is at the top of AC Milan's list to strengthen their attack next year. Lens is asking for 30 to 35 million euros to let him go, a reasonable price considering the current market. Moreover, we are talking about a center-forward who is 23 years old and has scored 20 goals in Ligue 1 this season.
Regarding his future, Openda remains neutral, stating, "The future? It's not certain that what you read in the media is true. I am focused on Lens, and then we'll see what happens. It would be something exceptional to shine in the Champions League here. It's up to us to continue performing well in a great competition. The Bollaert stadium is a bit like my home; this season has given me a lot of confidence. How to resist market temptations? My phone is on airplane mode."
As relayed by Milannews, AC Milan are considering Openda for the next season, but they are not the only club interested in him. For instance, Atletico Madrid watched him live about twenty days ago, and who knows, they might soon make an official offer to Lens. Additionally, the usual English teams with significant funds to invest are always a threat, and they don't let talents like Openda slip away.
