Matthis Abline joins AS Monaco in 25M euro transfer from FC Nantes

Matthis Abline has discussed his recent transfer from FC Nantes to AS Monaco, a deal valued at 25 million euros plus 5 million euros in potential bonuses. The 23-year-old striker stated that the project at Monaco, including discussions with club leadership and coach Filipe Luis, made the move feel like ‘an obvious choice’ for the next step in his career.

Reflecting on his three seasons with FC Nantes, Abline expressed gratitude toward the club despite their recent relegation to Ligue 2. He described Nantes as a ‘family’ club that helped him grow both professionally and mentally. He also addressed previous criticisms from coach Vahid Halilhodzic regarding his efficiency, noting that he did not take the remarks personally and believed the coach was simply trying to elicit his best performance.