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RC Lens Finalizes Purchase of Stade Bollaert-Delelis for €27 Million

Ownership is meant to unlock stadium investments to diversify revenue.

Overview

  • The club signed the notarial deed on December 14, making it the stadium’s official owner.
  • The sale price is €27 million, based on a valuation by the Domaines service and a May 21 municipal approval.
  • A legal challenge filed by the Rassemblement national remains before the administrative court, with no hearing set and no effect on the closing.
  • Club leaders outlined projects for new VIP areas, improvements to the site, and a potential increase in capacity.
  • Lens pledged to keep the Bollaert-Delelis name for at least 20 years and now joins Auxerre and Lyon among Ligue 1 clubs that own their stadium.