Arthur Masuaku set to join Lens

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·24 gennaio 2026

Arthur Masuaku set to join Lens

Congo left-back Arthur Masuaku is set to bolster RC Lens for six months, joining on a straight loan from Sunderland. He steps in as a replacement for Deiver Machado, who departed for Nantes in December.

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At 32 years old, Masuaku returns from injury following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and is now fully fit to play. With 42 caps and 4 goals for DR Congo, he brings a wealth of experience to Lens, who currently sit second in Ligue 1.

🚨#RCLens 🔴🟡 #safc ✅Lens s'est mis d'accord avec Sunderland pour un prêt de 6 mois d'Arthur Masuaku 🇨🇩 ❗️le latéral gauche de 32 ans, qui totalise plus de 300 matches en pro, est apte à jouer immédiatement https://t.co/OCm4oSBvxV @Santi_J_FM
– sabato 24 gennaio 2026

Masuaku signed a two-year contract with Sunderland last summer, following his spell at Beşiktaş, and his current market value is estimated at €2.5 million.