Key Takeaways:
- Lens, the current Ligue 1 leaders, have confirmed the acquisition of Amadou Haidara from RB Leipzig
- The Mali international midfielder has agreed a contract with Lens which will run until 2029
- Haidara will link up with Lens after completing his Africa Cup of Nations campaign with Mali
Lens Announce New Midfield Addition
Lens, the side sitting at the top of France’s Ligue 1 standings, have revealed the signing of Amadou Haidara from RB Leipzig. The French club have stated that the Malian midfielder, who is 27 years old, has signed a new deal that will keep him at Lens until 2029.
International Experience and Club Career
Haidara, who is currently on international duty with the Mali national side at the Africa Cup of Nations, boasts a record of 50 caps and 2 goals for his country. Upon conclusion of his participation in the tournament, he is set to join his new team-mates at Lens.
Amadou Haidara joins Lens 🇲🇱😍 pic.twitter.com/xjxNMzuo3e
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) December 23, 2025
The midfielder has previously featured for Red Bull Salzburg, as well as Austrian club Liefering, where he spent time on loan. Since joining RB Leipzig in 2019, Haidara has made 159 appearances and netted 11 goals for the German club.
| Player | Nationality | Age | Previous Club | Appearances (RB Leipzig) | Goals (RB Leipzig) | International Caps (Mali) | International Goals (Mali) | Contract End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadou Haidara | Mali | 27 | RB Leipzig | 159 | 11 | 50 | 2 | 2029 |
Next Steps for Haidara and Lens
Lens supporters will be eager to welcome Haidara once his Africa Cup of Nations commitments conclude, as the club strengthen their squad for the remainder of the Ligue 1 campaign.
