Faitout Maouassa, the 25-year-old left-back, bids adieu to RC Lens and makes an early departure for Spanish side Granada. Originally on loan to Lens from Club Bruges until the culmination of the current season, Maouassa’s journey takes a new trajectory as he ventures into La Liga, joining Granada on loan.
Maouassa’s stint with Lens saw him play a limited role, featuring in only four matches for the Artesians. Despite the promising start, the left-back found himself seeking opportunities elsewhere, leading to his loan move to Granada.
This decision follows Lens’ recent acquisition of Jhoanner Chávez, a 21-year-old Ecuadorian talent specializing in the same position as Maouassa.
The departure from Lens marks the conclusion of Maouassa’s association with the fifth French club in his career, having been trained at Nancy and having played for prominent clubs like Rennes, Nîmes, and Montpellier.
The transfer dynamics at Lens, orchestrated by coach Franck Haise, also indicate a preference for Massadio Haïdara, another left-back in the squad, who has garnered interest from Nantes.
Maouassa, in his introductory video at Granada, is welcomed as a “Men in Red and White,” an allusion to the club’s distinctive colors.
The Spanish outfit currently faces the challenges of being penultimate in La Liga, standing five points adrift of the coveted non-relegation position occupied by Sevilla.
The addition of Maouassa to Granada’s roster aims to bolster the team’s defensive capabilities and contribute to their bid for La Liga survival.
Despite Maouassa’s notable goal against Monaco in the Coupe de France, the leadership at Lens deemed it insufficient to secure a permanent spot in the team, leading to his move to Granada.
As the left-back charts a new course in La Liga, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the impact he will bring to Granada’s campaign and the experiences that lie ahead in his Spanish adventure.
#CoupeDeFrance | 🏆 Menés 2-0 par Monaco, les Lensois ont sonné la révolte ! Faitout Maouassa redonne de l’espoir aux Sang et Or juste avant la pause. #RCLASM
📺 Suivez le match en direct : https://t.co/d5J5KbHC95 pic.twitter.com/ORSATIjj7H
— francetvsport (@francetvsport) January 7, 2024
