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Luke Pawley

Brice Samba takes Ligue 1 by storm after shock Nottingham Forest transfer

Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba is taking Ligue 1 by storm.

The 28 year-old joined RC Lens this summer after turning down the offer of a new contract at Nottingham Forest. He is still highly regarded by Reds fans after playing such a key role in earning the team promotion back to the Premier League.

Samba saved three penalties in the play-off semi-final second leg away at Sheffield United and came up with important saves in the final and throughout the season as a whole. Supporters were gutted when he refused to pen a new deal, with the writing on the wall for his move away.

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