Mario Lemina could join Al-Shabab FC
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The management of Saudi Arabia's Al-Shabab FC has entered into advanced negotiations with Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina, who currently plays for Turkish club Galatasaray. The goal of the talks is to sign him to strengthen the squad during the current summer transfer window.
According to Turkish media reports, the 31-year-old Gabonese international has given his initial approval to Al-Shabab FC's offer, while talks between the two clubs continue with the aim of reaching a final agreement in the coming days.
The same reports explain that despite the progress in negotiations with Lemina, Al-Shabab FC's management continues to explore several other options for the defensive center position, seeking to select the most suitable name to strengthen the squad before the start of the new season, with the hope of finalizing the deal soon.
Lemina has a distinguished career that began in the French league with Lorient, before joining Olympique de Marseille, where he excelled. 2015 marked a turning point in his career when he joined Juventus, with whom he won league titles and the Coppa Italia. Lemina had experience in the English Premier League with Southampton before moving to Galatasaray in Turkey.
At the international level, Lemina represented the French national under-20 team, winning the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, before later deciding to represent Gabon, with whom he has 32 caps and 3 goals.
EDITOR NOTE: This article is a translation from the original written in French by Ablam Gnamesso for Pan-Africa Football.
