Paris FC and Auxerre reach preliminary agreement for Sinayoko transfer

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 25-year-old Malian international has been in conflict with Auxerre management over the conditions of his departure, believing a letter from the president entitles him to leave for €6.5 million plus bonuses—the same amount agreed for a move to Lens last August. Auxerre disputes the validity of that clause, arguing his value has increased after scoring 12 Ligue 1 goals in the 2025-2026 season. Sinayoko went on strike from training and left Burgundy for Paris without permission. He has been spotted with Paris FC employees but cannot officially join until he returns to Auxerre for a final meeting with club executives. Hull City had offered €13 million, but Sinayoko is determined to join Paris FC.

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