Paris FC and Auxerre reach preliminary deal for Sinayoko; player on strike

Published Jul 18, 02:36 PM UTC

Paris FC and Auxerre have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer of striker Lassine Sinayoko, with the fee expected to fall between €6.5 million and €10 million. The deal is complicated by a dispute over the player's release clause: Sinayoko claims a letter from the president allows him to leave for €6.5 million, while Auxerre argues his value has increased after scoring 12 Ligue 1 goals in 2025-2026. The player went on strike and left for Paris without permission, but Auxerre management insists he return to Burgundy for a final meeting before the transfer can be finalized. Hull City had offered €13 million, but Sinayoko is determined to join Paris FC. The transfer also involves Pablo Pagis, who has already joined Paris FC training.

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