Will Still Reunites with Former Lens Shot-Stopper for Auxerre Campaign
Newly appointed AJ Auxerre manager Will Still has identified international goalkeeper Herve Koffi as his definitive top target for the summer transfer window. The Belgian tactician previously collaborated with the Burkina Faso star during their time together at RC Lens and is eager to secure his signature.
Koffi enjoyed a standout 2025-2026 campaign while on a season-long loan deal at Angers, significantly boosting his market value and attracting multiple suitors. Despite being under contract with Lens until June 2028, the 70-cap international is ready to depart the North of France to maintain regular first-team football.
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The 29-year-old shot-stopper is explicitly prioritizing a definitive number-one role to maximize the prime years of his career, a status Lens cannot currently guarantee. The meteoric rise of young goalkeeper Robin Risser at Lens has effectively blocked Koffi's pathway into the starting lineup under their current tactical setup.
Auxerre represents an ideal project for Koffi, offering him the starting spot he desires while providing Still with a trusted defensive anchor. Negotiations are expected to progress as the Burgundy club looks to solidify their top-flight status with experienced, reliable talent between the posts.