FC Nantes outlines transfers to push for Ligue 1 promotion

FC Nantes is rebuilding its squad for the 2026‑27 season after relegation to Ligue 2. The club has already added defender Lucas Perrin to a central partnership with Ali Youssef, which the staff views as a potential backbone for a promotion push.

In the offensive sector, Nantes is targeting midfielder Mathieu Cafaro, currently under contract with Paris FC until 2027. Negotiations are complex because Cafaro has several suitors and Paris FC may demand compensation. The club also continues to explore other attacking options, including Killian Corredor, as it aims to add creativity and efficiency to the front line.