Lens have finalized the signing of Saud Abdulhamid, beating out Toulouse in the final hours.

The French club, which faces Roma in a friendly tomorrow, accelerated negotiations yesterday, reaching an agreement for the right-back.

The Saudi defender is moving to France on loan with an option to buy, writes La Gazzetta dello Sport, an option Lens can exercise at the end of the season.

Having arrived last year, Abdulhamid has demonstrated good athleticism and attacking power down the flank, attracting the attention of several European clubs.

Toulouse was among the first to express interest, but Lens’s greater responsiveness made the difference in the crucial stages of the negotiations.

The deal was finalized quickly, thanks in part to the player’s eagerness to compete in a competitive league like Ligue 1.

Lens is banking on him to strengthen their right-back position, considering the need for greater squad depth ahead of the upcoming season.