Matthis Abline transfers from FC Nantes to AS Monaco for €25‑30 million
Matthis Abline, the 23‑year‑old former France U‑21 striker, completed a move from FC Nantes to AS Monaco. The deal, announced in late July 2026, is valued at around €25 million with up to €5 million in bonuses, making it the most lucrative sale in Nantes’ history – roughly €30 million overall.
Abline signed a five‑year contract that runs until June 2031 and is expected to partner United States forward Folarin Balogun in Monaco’s attack. The French club, recently relegated to Ligue 2, will benefit from the cash injection as it rebuilds for the lower division.
Monaco confirmed the signing without disclosing the exact fee, though reports cite €25 million. The transfer was finalised after a medical and administrative formalities were completed, and the player is set to join Monaco’s squad for the upcoming season.
Entities: AS Monaco · AS Saint‑Étienne · Brentford · FC Nantes · Folarin Balogun · Guillaume Restes · Ligue 2 · Lille OSC · Mamadou Sangaré · Matthis Abline · Olympique de Marseille · RC Lens
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- [● 4 SOURCES] FC Nantes agreed to sell Matthis Abline to AS Monaco for roughly €30 million. (article 4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RC Lens is negotiating the transfer of Mamadou Sangaré to Brentford for an estimated €48 million. (article 5)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AS Saint‑Étienne signed 17‑year‑old defender Nathan Kasia to a three‑year contract until June 2029. (article 1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Olympique de Marseille is in talks with Hellas Verona about a loan with an option to purchase Rafik Belghali for €13‑15 million. (article 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nabil Bentaleb is negotiating a contract extension with Lille OSC but no agreement has been reached. (article 2)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Monaco will pair Abline with striker Folarin Balogun in the forward line.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Matthis Abline signed a five‑year contract with AS Monaco until June 2031.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Abline scored 15 goals for Nantes over the past two seasons.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The move is the largest sale in FC Nantes history.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The transfer fee was reported at €25 million plus up to €5 million in bonuses.
- [● 2 SOURCES] FC Nantes will play in Ligue 2 in the upcoming season after relegation.