35-year-old Diego Lopez named RC Lens sporting director

RC Lens have confirmed the appointment of 35-year-old Diego Lopez as the club’s new sporting director, thus making him one of the youngest sporting directors in Ligue 1.

Lopez arrived at Lens earlier this summer, amid a significant reshuffle at Les Sang et Or, which not only saw a change in the dugout at the Stade Bollaert but also saw changes in multiple positions behind the scenes. One of those changes saw Lopez arrive in June as head of recruitment, however, less than three months since his appointment to the position, he has seen an evolution in his role at the club, Lens have confirmed.

Les Sang et Or have confirmed that he has now been appointed as sporting director. In an in-house interview, Lopez stated that the objective for the club going forward will be to continue to challenge for the European places, whilst he also targets a run in the Coupe de France this season.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle