On June 10, French soccer club Lens announced that 31-year-old
Will Steele.
Officially becoming the team's new head coach, the two sides signed a three-year coaching contract. Steele's appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for him in leading Lens, and demonstrates the club's trust and expectation in the young coach.
Will Steele has been the manager of Lens' first team since October 2022, and he has led the team to remarkable success during that time. Although on May 2 this year, Lens officially announced that Steele would be leaving the club, his coaching ability and contribution to the team was widely recognized.
Shortly after Steele's departure, former Lens boss Hayes became the new manager of Nice this month, providing an opportunity for Steele to return to coaching at Lens. After much deliberation, the Lens club decided to invite Steele back and give him three years to shape the future of the team.
Steele's return has been anticipated by fans and media alike, and his youth and energy are thought to bring a new dimension to the team. In his new coaching contract, Steele will be tasked with leading the team in the
France A
The team will also be committed to developing young players and laying the foundation for the team's long-term development.
The arrival of Will Steele is not only an important milestone in his personal career, but also an important event in the history of Lens FC. Fans are looking forward to seeing Lens show even more competitiveness in future matches under Steele's leadership and achieve even greater success on the French soccer stage.
