Injury derails Couhaib Driouech move, leaves RC Lens hopes hanging

The €8 million transfer of 24‑year‑old Moroccan winger Couhaib Driouech to Glasgow Rangers has collapsed after a muscular injury was discovered during his medical, and may close the window on the Sang et Or's pursuit.

Medical exam aborts Rangers deal

All parties had reached an agreement for the 24‑year‑old to join Glasgow Rangers, but a muscular injury uncovered in thorough examinations forced the Scottish club to cancel the operation at the last moment.

Rangers, already coping with several injuries in their squad, insisted on signing a player who could contribute immediately and were unwilling to risk investing near €8 million on a winger unavailable for several weeks.

An update confirmed the £6.5 million deal was off, noting the injury would keep Driouech out for several weeks; the winger was even spotted in the Ibrox Stadium stands during Rangers’ 1‑1 draw with Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Implications for RC Lens

RC Lens has been monitoring the 2024 summer Mercato closely and re‑linked Couhaib Driouech with the club in recent days, seeing the failed Rangers move as a potential opening.

The muscular problem detected during the medical should cool the Les Sang et Or, dampening their immediate ambition to secure the winger.

Driouech will return to PSV Eindhoven Club to continue his rehabilitation, with PSV estimating his unavailability to be shorter than the period cited by Rangers, a view that explains their puzzlement over the aborted transfer.

Whether the injury will permanently deter interested clubs, including RC Lens, remains uncertain, leaving the future of the 24‑year‑old winger in limbo.