Manchester City has announced the loan departure of 18-year-old Sierra Leonean defender Juma Bah to RC Lens for the remainder of the season. The six-month loan move aims to bolster Lens’ defensive line following the sale of Abdukodir Khusanov to City.
Khusanov, 20, recently completed his transfer to the Premier League champions, leaving a gap in the French club’s backline. Lens, facing financial constraints during the current transfer window, had been searching for a cost-effective solution to replace the Uzbekistan international.
The newly established relationship between Lens and Manchester City facilitated Bah’s temporary switch to the Ligue 1 side. The young defender, who recently caught City’s attention with his performances for Real Valladolid, will continue his development in France.
Bah’s loan marks a promising collaboration between the two clubs and provides Lens with a timely solution to their defensive needs. The French side will hope to benefit from Bah’s potential as he adapts to top-tier football in Ligue 1.
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