The French football club confirmed this on its website. According to Italian media reports, the Romans discovered heart problems in the ÖFB team player during a medical check, which were denied by Lens. Previously, it had been expected that the defender would be loaned out by the Italian club for a year, after which there would have been an obligation to buy for 22 million euros. The total package could have increased by another three million to a total of 25 million euros thanks to possible bonuses. AS is now reportedly close to signing Tiago Djalo from Juventus Turin.
Lens annoyed
Lens expressed its anger in a statement and doubted Roma’s version of events. “The lengthy interpretation of a medical examination was the reason for this aborted transfer. The club wonders about the reasons for not confirming this transfer of a carefully monitored player who has played more than 30 games on the French and international stage this season,” wrote the Ligue 1 club.
