Official | Australian international Mathew Ryan departs Lens | OneFootball

RC Lens have officially confirmed the departure of Mathew Ryan (33) from the club, with the Australian international coming to the end of his contract. The goalkeeper made 14 appearances for the club since joining in the winter transfer window.

Ryan stepped into a precarious situation for Les Sang et Or during a disruptive January where they lost both of their starting centre-backs, Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin Danso, as well as their captain and goalkeeper, Brice Samba. Ryan’s arrival helped steady the ship and allow for Lens to finish in 8th, only five points behind RC Strasbourg Alsace in the UEFA Europa Conference League position.

It’s been a busy day for Lens with the club also announcing a series of departures, including former Leicester City midfielder Nampalys Mendy, as well as Denis Petric and M’Bala Nzola, as they prepare for a significant rebuild under former Olympique Lyonnais head coach Pierre Sage.

GFFN | Nick Hartland