Burkina Faso international Hervé Koffi is poised to leave RC Lens this summer, with Ligue 1 sides Metz and Angers already showing strong interest in securing the goalkeeper’s services ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Koffi, 27, has grown increasingly frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities at Lens, where he has been largely restricted to a backup role.
The former Charleroi shot-stopper is eager to find a new challenge—one that offers him consistent playing time and a clearer path to remain in contention for national team duty with the Stallions.
Two potential suitors have already emerged.
FC Metz, currently battling through the promotion-relegation play-offs, had previously targeted Koffi during the January window and could revive their pursuit should they secure their place in Ligue 1 for next season.
Angers, meanwhile, are preparing for life after Yahia Fofana, whose impressive performances have drawn attention from Premier League clubs.
With Fofana’s departure increasingly likely, Angers are actively seeking a replacement—and Koffi is high on their list.
Despite being under contract at Lens, Koffi’s opportunities between the posts have been limited due to a firmly established goalkeeping hierarchy.
That reality has pushed the Burkinabe to explore options elsewhere, as he seeks a starting role that would better reflect his experience and ambition.
“For a player like Koffi, who’s reached a level where he wants to compete regularly, staying on the bench simply isn’t sustainable,” a source close to the negotiations indicated. “He wants to play, and clubs like Metz and Angers can give him that chance.”
The race for Koffi’s signature is expected to intensify in the coming weeks.
Metz’s plans hinge on their league status, while Angers are wasting no time in preparing for a transition in goal.
Other clubs across France—and potentially beyond—may also enter the picture as Koffi’s availability becomes clearer.
For RC Lens, Koffi’s likely departure poses both a challenge and an opportunity.
While they will need to reinforce their goalkeeping options, offloading a player not featuring in regular rotation could help streamline their squad and free up resources ahead of a crucial summer.
As the summer market approaches, all eyes will be on Koffi’s next move—a decision that could reshape his club career and bolster his international prospects.
