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Jean-Clair Todibo's Lens loan

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How is Jean-Clair Todibo getting on at Lens? The West Ham defender's loan has started slowly: The72 reports just three appearances, with fitness problems limiting his minutes.

The loan reportedly has no option to buy, so an eventual move away from West Ham remains a separate question.

No-Guff Summary

  • Slow start: The72 reports three Lens appearances for Todibo, with fitness problems disrupting his first weeks in France.
  • Latest setback: He reportedly came off with cramp after 60 minutes against Troyes.
  • What happens next: The72 says the loan has no purchase option. Its suggestion that Todibo will leave West Ham permanently is opinion, with no move or decision reported.
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Todibo's Lens loan starts with limited minutes

Jean-Clair Todibo has had little chance to settle into his Lens loan. The72 reports that the West Ham defender has made three appearances amid fitness problems, including a start against Troyes that ended after 60 minutes because of cramp.

The report says there is no option to buy in the loan. Its view that Todibo is likely to leave West Ham for good is an assessment of his future, not a reported decision or an active permanent move.

Sources

  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Jean-Clair Todibo has made three appearances for RC Lens since joining on loan from West Ham, with fitness problems limiting his involvement. It argues that a West Ham exit is likely, while noting there is no purchase option in the loan and Todibo has two years left on his contract.