Corentin Jean (left), in the colors of Toulouse. - Remy Gabalda / AFP

The recruitment period has started. Forward Corentin Jean, on loan from Toulouse to RC Lens in January, has signed up for the next three seasons with the Sang et or, the artesian club said on Monday. The Lensois club acquired the right to play in Ligue 1 after the decision of football authorities to end the season with the epidemic of Covid-19.

Option to exercise exercised

"The different clauses in the loan contract with Toulouse delayed this signing a little," said Arnaud Pouille, director general of RCL, who "managed to exercise the purchase option" of the 24-year-old player.

“I am relieved because it was complicated in terms of discussions between Toulouse and Lens. I wanted to continue with RC Lens in the event of a climb, ”said the forward center trained in Troyes. A rise to which the ex-Monegasque contributed, by scoring three times in nine Ligue 2 games under the artesian tunic.

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