Burkina Faso international Hervé Koffi is expected to depart RC Lens this summer following a frustrating season that saw him make just five Ligue 1 appearances.
Sources close to the player suggest that Koffi, disillusioned by a lack of opportunities and feeling overlooked by the club’s coaching staff, is now actively seeking a move to reignite his career.
The 27-year-old shot-stopper has reportedly instructed his representatives at ASR Sport to explore options for the upcoming season.
Koffi’s future at Lens has appeared increasingly uncertain throughout the 2024–25 campaign. Despite joining the Artois-based club with high hopes, he has struggled to secure a regular place in the starting lineup, spending the majority of the season on the bench.
His limited involvement has prompted speculation that the club will not stand in the way of his departure.
According to reports from Allez Lens, interest in Koffi is already building. FC Metz—who have recently secured promotion to Ligue 1—are believed to be monitoring the goalkeeper’s situation closely.
Metz are not alone, however, with Ligue 2 side SCO Angers also understood to be exploring a potential loan deal for the 2025–26 season.
While no formal offers have been made public, the possibility of a temporary switch to Angers appears to be gaining traction. Such a move would offer Koffi the chance to reestablish himself as a first-choice goalkeeper and regain the momentum that earned him international recognition.
Lens are reportedly not inclined to block the goalkeeper’s departure. Club insiders suggest that, given Koffi’s peripheral role this past season and the player’s own desire to leave, a mutual agreement is the most likely outcome.
The final decision, however, is expected to come down to Koffi himself, with his representatives now focused on identifying a destination that aligns with his ambitions.
Koffi’s career trajectory has been one of steady development, though recent months have seen a stall in his progress. After spells in Portugal and Belgium, he joined RC Lens with the aim of competing at the highest level of French football. Yet his time in the north of France has not gone according to plan, and a fresh start now appears necessary.
As one of Burkina Faso’s key international players, Koffi will be eager to secure consistent playing time ahead of upcoming national team fixtures. A move this summer would likely help him maintain his place in the squad and continue contributing on the international stage.
With the summer transfer window now open, developments around Koffi’s future are expected to move quickly. While no formal timeline has been announced, sources close to the player believe an agreement could be reached in the coming weeks.
For now, Hervé Koffi remains under contract at RC Lens, but his time at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis seems to be drawing to a close.
Whether his next chapter unfolds in Metz, Angers, or elsewhere, the goalkeeper’s intention is clear: to reclaim his place on the pitch and restart a career that has, for the past season, stalled on the sidelines.
