Roma Signs Neil El Aynaoui From Lens
AS Romas New Signing Neil El Aynaoui
After negotiations broke down with Palmeiras for Richard Rios, Frederic Massara quickly pivoted to finalize negotiations with RC Lens for Neil El Aynaoui. And with El Aynaoui officially signing a five-year contract earlier today, he becomes the first official signing of the Ricky Massara/Gian Piero Gasperini era.
The 24-year-old French-born Moroccan international arrives from Ligue 1 side RC Lens for a €22 million fixed fee plus €3 million in bonuses. El Aynaoui was announced earlier on Sunday and will wear the number 8 shirt.
El Aynaoui came through the Nancy youth system before transferring to Lens ahead of the 2023-24 season. He has played just over 1,500 league minutes each of the last two seasons, making 17 league starts in both seasons. This pas...