RCLens' young attacking midfielder MezianMesloub is at the center of growing attention from several major European clubs. At 16, the Lens prodigy has already attracted the attention of Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Atlético Madrid and RB Leipzig. The Artois club, for its part, wishes to keep him on its lawns for the 2026-2027 season, as confirmed by coach YannickCahuzac during a press conference held two days before the Northern derby against LOSC.
During this interview, Cahuzac highlighted Mesloub's remarkable progress and his fit with the club's sporting project. He said the young player established himself naturally, thanks to his abilities and technical qualities. “He is a great player with incredible potential and I think he is at the right club, at the right time,” he said. This statement shows the coach's confidence in the development of his talent, despite tempting offers from big clubs.
Cahuzac also insisted on the need not to rush Mesloub's career. He explained that he intends to support the player with patience, by offering him an environment conducive to his development. "Mezian has already played a lot of matches for his young age and we will continue to support him as we support him. I think he is lucky to have great guys and examples around him to move forward," he added. The technician thus reassured the supporters by specifying that the player's progress would be continuous and that patience would be the key to his future.
Mesloub's ambitions therefore remain focused on the Lensois club, where he has already acquired valuable experience. The RCLens wishes to take advantage of this period of development to consolidate its status as a national gem before possibly considering a transfer to a leading European formation. The club remains determined to offer its young attacking midfielder the necessary conditions to reach his full potential, while carefully managing the interests of the big clubs who are watching him closely.