# FC Nantes manages injury setbacks following first victory > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fc-nantes-rebuilding-with-new-signings > Updated: 2026-09-11T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 28. The crisis at FC Nantes has seen signs of stabilization on the pitch following a disastrous start to their Ligue 2 campaign. After three consecutive losses left the club at the bottom of the standings, manager Grégory Poirier led the team to its first victory of the season with a 1-0 win against AS Nancy at La Beaujoire. Thomas Robinet scored the decisive goal in the match, which was aided by a red card for the visitors. This result moved the club up to 15th place in the league standings, sitting five points behind the podium. While the victory provided relief, Poirier cautioned that the team must confirm this performance in upcoming matches, emphasizing the need for collective progress. However, the squad is currently facing significant injury setbacks ahead of their match against Sochaux. Top scorer Killian Corredor is set to miss his third consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. Additionally, Fabien Centonze is dealing with right knee pain, and Alexis Mirbach is also unavailable. Uncertainty also surrounds the goalkeeper position; Yanel Zézé is awaiting medical examination results, and there is doubt regarding whether new signing Patrik Carlgren will be administratively eligible to play in time for the next fixture. Despite these challenges, Thomas Robinet has recently stepped up in the attack. Off the pitch, the club continues to navigate leadership instability and rumors regarding the future of owner Waldemar Kita. The club also manages player transitions, including the nearing transfer of striker Mostafa Mohamed to Konyaspor. Despite internal tensions, FC Nantes maintains one of the higher budgets in Ligue 2, estimated at 30 million euros for the 2026-2027 season. ## Claims - Loïs Openda will leave Juventus and join Olympique Lyonnais on a season‑long loan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - FC Nantes is currently in last place in Ligue 2. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Young Boys de Berne has made an official offer of 3 million euros for Herba Guirassy. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Mostafa Mohamed is nearing a transfer to Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The loan fee is reported to be around €3 million and includes 40 % of Openda’s salary, without an option to purchase. (single source) - Matthis Abline transferred from FC Nantes to AS Monaco for €30 million. (single source) - Nayef Aguerd is being discussed by Stade Rennais, but high wages and a focus on younger players hinder a possible transfer. (single source) - Lucas Stassin is seeking a move away from AS Saint‑Étienne and is linked with Turkish club Besiktas, though no concrete offer exists. (single source) - Michel Der Zakarian has been dismissed as the FC Nantes coach. (single source) - Der Zakarian managed three matches and 68 days in his role. (single source) - FC Nantes is interested in recruiting Timothé Nkada from Standard de Liège. (single source) - Grégory Poirier is being approached as a potential successor to Der Zakarian. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: FC Nantes faces multiple injury setbacks ahead of Sochaux match FC Nantes manager Grégory Poirier confirmed several key absences for the match against Sochaux, including top scorer Killian Corredor and Fabien Centonze, due to various injuries. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-faces-multiple-injury-setbacks-ahead-of-sochaux-match ### 2026-09-08: FC Nantes secures first Ligue 2 victory with win over Nancy FC Nantes earned their first Ligue 2 victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Nancy, moving up to 15th place in the standings. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-secures-first-ligue-2-victory-with-win-over-nancy ### 2026-09-02: FC Nantes prepares for critical Ligue 2 clash against Nancy FC Nantes seeks a vital Ligue 2 victory against AS Nancy amid injury updates, while other French regional football and basketball clubs prepare for upcoming matches. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montpellier-hrault-sport-club-u17s-defeat-as-bziers-foot ### 2026-08-25: Ligue 2 clubs face budget disparities and coaching changes Ligue 2 faces significant economic disparities and managerial shifts, with FC Metz leading budgets at 40 million euros while FC Nantes dismisses manager Michel Der Zakarian after three matches. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ligue-2-clubs-face-budget-disparities-and-coaching-changes ### 2026-08-24: FC Nantes faces ownership rumors and player exit amid sporting crisis FC Nantes faces a dual crisis as striker Mostafa Mohamed nears a transfer to Konyaspor and owner Waldemar Kita faces rumors of departure amid the club's poor Ligue 2 start. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-faces-ownership-rumors-and-player-exit-amid-sporting-crisis ### 2026-08-24: FC Nantes dismisses manager Michel Der Zakarian after three losses FC Nantes has sacked manager Michel Der Zakarian after three consecutive Ligue 2 defeats and a 5-2 loss to Rodez, amid reports of player dissatisfaction regarding salary cuts following relegation. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-dismisses-coach-michel-der-zakarian-amid-ligue-2-crisis ### 2026-08-22: Rodez defeats FC Nantes 5-2, putting manager Der Zakarian under pressure Rodez AF defeated FC Nantes 5-2 in Ligue 2, leaving Nantes at the bottom of the table. Manager Michel Der Zakarian faces potential dismissal following the loss and criticized his players' lack of effort. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-manager-michel-der-zakarian-faces-pressure-after-poor-start ### 2026-08-16: FC Nantes faces coaching change amid Ligue 2 crisis FC Nantes faces a crisis in Ligue 2 after two losses, putting manager Michel Der Zakarian at risk of replacement by Grégory Poirier or Antoine Kombouaré amid ongoing financial scrutiny. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-manager-faces-pressure-after-two-losses ### 2026-08-13: Matthis Abline joins AS Monaco in 25M euro transfer from FC Nantes Matthis Abline has joined AS Monaco in a transfer worth up to 30 million euros, expressing gratitude to FC Nantes for his development despite the club's recent relegation to Ligue 2. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matthis-abline-joins-as-monaco-in-25m-euro-transfer-from-fc-nantes ### 2026-08-05: FC Nantes targets swift promotion as Ligue 2 season begins FC Nantes aims for promotion, dismisses favourite tag, while RC Lens signs Maik Nawrocki and eyes Florian Thauvin as future captain. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-pushes-for-rapid-return-to-ligue-1-after-relegation ### 2026-08-04: FC Nantes signs youth prospect Evan Cidémé and eyes €20 million sale of Nathan Zézé FC Nantes signs youth striker Evan Cidémé to a two‑year U19 contract and monitors a possible €20 million resale of former defender Nathan Zézé, who may move from Saudi club NEOM SC back to Europe. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-signs-youth-prospect-evan-cidm-and-eyes-20-million-sale-of-nathan-zz ### 2026-08-04: French clubs RC Lens and FC Nantes focus on summer transfer moves RC Lens seeks a left‑back amid injuries, while FC Nantes fans expect Kelvin Amian to move, possibly to AC Monza, as the French summer transfer market heats up. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympique-lyonnais-and-fc-nantes-unveil-summer-transfer-signings ### 2026-07-27: FC Nantes coach Der Zakarian reviews Cafaro debut amid squad tensions FC Nantes coach Michel Der Zakarian praised new signing Mathieu Cafaro’s debut but cited physical lag, while revealing squad frustrations over slow recruitment and internal tensions with owner Waldemar Kita. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-coach-der-zakarian-reviews-cafaro-debut-and-cites-squad-recruitment-issues ### 2026-07-24: Loïs Openda set to join Olympique Lyonnais on loan from Juventus Loïs Openda confirmed loan to Olympique Lyonnais; Matthis Abline sold to Monaco for €30 m; Aguerd talks stall; Stassin eyes a move, possibly to Besiktas. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mickal-nad-set-to-leave-as-sainttienne-for-cyprus-club-aris-limassol ### 2026-07-22: AS Monaco signs Nantes striker Matthis Abline for €30 million AS Monaco is close to signing Nantes striker Matthis Abline for about €30 million on a five‑year deal, a record sale for Nantes that boosts Monaco’s attack for next Ligue 1 season. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-monaco-signs-nantes-striker-matthis-abline-for-30-million ### 2026-07-18: FC Nantes signs Mathieu Cafaro as fifth summer recruit FC Nantes confirmed the signing of winger Mathieu Cafaro on a two‑year deal with an option, its fifth summer addition as the club pushes for promotion from Ligue 2; coach Michel Der Zakarian warned the market’s 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-signs-mathieu-cafaro-as-fifth-summer-recruit ### 2026-07-16: Ligue 1 clubs Nantes and Marseille announce new defender signings FC Nantes signed defender Lucas Perrin, while Olympique de Marseille welcomed back Bamo Meïté and plans further defensive reinforcements. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-saint-tienne-shuts-kops-venues-moves-training-behind-closed-doors ### 2026-07-15: FC Nantes bolsters midfield with return of Dehmaine Tabibou FC Nantes midfielder Dehmaine Tabibou returns to training after injury, while the club seeks to keep creative midfielder Johann Lepenant amid squad cuts following relegation to Ligue 2 under coach Michel Der Z​ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-bolsters-midfield-with-return-of-dehmaine-tabibou ### 2026-07-12: FC Nantes demands €30 million for striker Matthis Abline as offers emerge FC Nantes seeks €30 million for striker Matthem Abline, after a €23 million bid from Paris FC and interest from Monaco and Premier League clubs, with no firm offer yet accepted. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-demands-30-million-for-striker-matthis-abline-as-offers-emerge ### 2026-07-11: FC Nantes outlines transfers to push for Ligue 1 promotion FC Nantes rebuilds with defenders Lucas Perrin and Ali Youssef, while pursuing midfielder Mathieu Cafaro and other offensive targets to chase Ligue 1 promotion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-outlines-transfers-to-push-for-ligue-1-promotion ### 2026-07-08: FC Nantes near free signing of midfielder Mathieu Cafaro FC Nantes are close to signing experienced midfielder Mathieu Cafaro on a free transfer as part of their Ligue 2 promotion push. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-near-free-signing-of-midfielder-mathieu-cafaro ### 2026-06-28: FC Nantes weighs retaining teenage defender Tylel Tati amid transfer interest FC Nantes may keep teenage defender Tylel Tati, valued at €25‑30 million, despite external interest, as the club’s finances allow it to forgo a quick sale. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-weighs-retaining-teenage-defender-tylel-tati-amid-transfer-interest ### 2026-06-26: FC Nantes eyes major player sales after relegation to Ligue 2 After relegation, FC Nantes plans to sell striker Matthis Abline for €40 million and midfielder Johann Lepenant for €7 million, while weighing offers for defender Tylel Tati valued at €25‑30 million. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-eyes-major-player-sales-after-relegation-to-ligue-2 ### 2026-06-24: FC Nantes faces Ligue 2 after relegation, new coach appointed FC Nantes, relegated to Ligue 2, announced Michel Der Zakarian as new coach while chairman Franck Kita admitted failure and dismissed sale rumors; Antoine Kombouaré is mentioned as a possible fallback. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-faces-ligue-2-after-relegation-new-coach-appointed ### 2026-06-24: Goalkeeper Maxime Dupé signs two‑year deal to return to FC Nantes Goalkeeper Maxime Dupé returns to FC Nantes on a two‑year deal as the club rebuilds after relegation to Ligue 2. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goalkeeper-maxime-dup-signs-twoyear-deal-to-return-to-fc-nantes ### 2026-06-23: FC Nantes outlines €30 m rebuild plan and player exits after Ligue 2 relegation FC Nantes, after relegation, unveiled a €30 m rebuilding budget, appointed Michel Der Zakarian, and will likely sell midfielder Johann Lepenant to Lorient for around €7 m. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-focuses-on-squad-building-as-ownership-sale-rumours-dismissed ### 2026-06-22: FC Nantes signs midfielder Wilitty Younoussa, promotes youth star Jalen Foucan FC Nantes signed Cameroon midfielder Wilitty Younoussa on a free transfer and gave 17‑year‑old Jalen Foucan his first professional three‑year contract. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-signs-midfielder-wilitty-younoussa-promotes-youth-star-jalen-foucan ### 2026-06-16: FC Nantes secures multiple player contracts, including youth midfielder Jalen Foucan FC Nantes re‑signed goalkeeper Maxime Dupé and gave first professional contracts to several academy players, including 17‑year‑old midfielder Jalen Foucan, as it rebuilds in Ligue 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-nantes-secures-multiple-player-contracts-including-youth-midfielder-jalen-foucan --- Cite as: FC Nantes manages injury setbacks following first victory. 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