Junior Kadile set to join Lens (deal reached, imminent)

Lens are on the brink of signing winger Junior Kadile. As reported by L’Équipe, the club has already agreed terms with Servette for the Franco-Congolese forward to make the step up to Ligue 1.

Kadile’s move follows a standout spell in Switzerland during a loan: he delivered 6 goals and 10 assists in 13 matches for Servette. That strong output triggered the next stage, as the purchase option—set by Almere City—was €1m, a clause that ultimately made sense to take.

Market push pays off

L’Équipe adds that Hull City, newly promoted to the Premier League, initially looked to have an advantage. Still, Lens pushed hard in the final hours and reached an agreement. The financial structure will be a €1m loan with a mandatory purchase option worth €6m.

On a sporting level, Kadile is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Racing. The profile is also highlighted: a dribbler with explosive attacking qualities, with a similar type of impact to the short-lived Lens winger Allan Saint-Maximin.

Why it matters now

With Balerdi having left and no other clear incoming deal previously on the table, this signing gives Lens a clear boost on the wing as they plan the season.