Oud-PSV'er Hazard returns to France, signs with RC Lens

Vandaag at 18:48, 33‑year‑old Thorgan Hazard, the brother of Eden Hazard and former PSV winger, signed a free‑transfer contract with RC Lens in Frankrijk.

The Oud‑PSV’er returns to the club where he spent his formative years, having progressed through several Lens youth teams before making sixteen first‑team appearances and delivering one assist. Fourteen years after leaving the Franse side for an adventure at Chelsea, the player completes a full circle. Lens likely values his familiarity with the club’s culture and his experience at higher levels.

Hazard departs Anderlecht on a free basis after three seasons, despite the purple‑white side’s inconsistent form. In 98 official matches for Anderlecht he recorded 21 goals and 21 assists, having been recruited in the 2023 summer transfer window from Borussia Dortmund for four million euros. The Belgian club benefited from his contributions, but his contract now expires.

In the winter of 2023 the Dutch side PSV loaned him from Borussia Dortmund, where he featured in thirteen games for the Eindhovenaren, scoring two goals and adding one assist. During that spell he helped the team win the KNVB Beker, even finding the net in the final against Ajax. His time in Nederland added a cup‑winning pedigree to his résumé.

For Hazard, the move marks a sentimental return to his youth love, completing a personal journey that began at Lens. Voor Lens, the signing brings a seasoned Dutch international with experience in Belgium, England and the Netherlands, potentially strengthening the squad for upcoming challenges.