Bakari and Bak leave Lens
Friday, August 5, 2005
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News round-up: AS Nancy-Lorraine have signed Dagui Bakari from RC Lens, who have also released Jacek Bak.
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AS Nancy-Lorraine have signed Ivorian striker Dagui Bakari from UEFA Intertoto Cup finalists RC Lens, who have also allowed Polish defender Jacek Bak to join Qatari side Al-Rayyan. Bakari, 30, spent three years at Lens and has signed a 12-month deal with newly promoted Nancy. Bak, 32, has also agreed a year-long contract at his new club - having made his farewell Lens appearance against his former side Lech Poznan.
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