Report Thauvin close to 6m transfer for RC Lens from Udinese | OneFootball

According to Footmercato, Udinese are in advanced negotiations to sell Florian Thauvin to RC Lens for €6m, with the player already agreeing personal terms.

The 32-year-old only recently signed a new contract with the Friulani that runs to June 2026, putting pen to paper in late June 2025, just days before the previous deal was due to expire.

Nonetheless, his future at the Bluenergy Stadium is far from secure, with reports in France that he has given the all-clear to join RC Lens.

Thauvin seeking return to Ligue 1

UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 02: Florian Thauvin of Udinese reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Udinese Calcio and Frosinone Calcio at Udinese Arena on September 02, 2023 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

It is believed that Lens convinced Thauvin with a long-term project, proposing a three-year contract in France.

The Frenchman has had an odd career path, playing for Bastia, Lille, Olympique Marseille, Newcastle United and Mexican club Tigres.

He made a surprise return to Europe for Udinese as a free agent in January 2023 and made a strong impression, scoring 15 goals and providing 10 assists in 73 competitive games.

Last season was particularly prolific, finding the net eight times with three assists in 25 Serie A appearances.

It would be a blow for Udinese, who already sold striker Lorenzo Lucca to Napoli.