Lens’ Neil El Aynaoui set for knee ligament surgery after failing Monaco medical

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·26 July 2024

Lens’ Neil El Aynaoui set for knee ligament surgery after failing Monaco medical

Lens defensive midfielder Neil El Aynaoui (23) is expected to undergo knee ligament surgery after failing his Monaco medical pending his €17m move for Les Monégasques, according to a report from Foot Mercato. El Aynaoui’s transfer to the Principality club collapsed when it transpired that the Morocco U23 international’s knee ligament did not heal properly following a sprain.

The outlet understands that the extent of El Aynaoui’s knee injury requires surgery. The Lens defensive midfielder is set for an extended 8-month spell on the sidelines. Monaco were pushing to sign the former Nancy midfielder as a replacement for Manchester United and Milan target Youssouf Fofana (25).

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For El Aynaoui as well as for Will Still’s Lens, it is a hammer blow considering the funds expected from the sale of the Morocco U23 international were needed to bolster the Artois side’s squad.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval