Official: Serge Aurier signs with RC Lens as coach

The Ivorian arrives in Lens

Africa 11 August 2026 at 15:46

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Official: Serge Aurier signs with RC Lens as coach

Having come up through the ranks at La Gaillette, Serge Aurier is set to return to RC Lens this summer, this time as a coach.

Several years after leaving his boyhood club, former Ivorian international Serge Aurier—who has played over 400 professional matches—comes back now in a role focused on mentoring the next generation.

"Between development and guidance. A true Made in Gaillette product, decorated with more than 400 matches at the professional level, Serge Aurier is making his return to La Gaillette Gervais Martel. The former Ivorian international will share his experience with the U15s as assistant coach.", announced the French club.

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Pur produit #MadeInGaillette auréolé de plus de 400 matchs en professionnel, Serge Aurier fait son retour à La Gaillette Gervais Martel. L'ancien international ivoirien partagera son expérience avec les 𝐔𝟏𝟓 en qualité d'entraîneur adjoint. pic.twitter.com/eUmwSY6dEa
— Made in Gaillette (@MadInGaillette) August 11, 2026

The Ivorian defender will join the U15 coaching staff as assistant coach. This marks a new chapter for Serge Aurier, who will be able to bring his elite-level experience to the young Blood and Gold and help foster their development at La Gaillette.

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