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FC Nantes rebuild: squad overhaul continues

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Since the July 24 deadline, FC Nantes has ~~confirmed~~ completed the €30 million ~~transfer~~ sale of striker Matthis Abline to AS Monaco, a deal ~~described~~ praised by ~~some commentators as a lucrative “heist” for the club~~ President Waldemar Kita and ~~a key element of its~~ incorporated into the club’s €30‑35 million rebuilding budget. The club also ~~added experienced~~ secured veteran winger Mathieu Cafaro on a two‑year ~~contract, while retaining~~ contract and retained core players such as goalkeeper Maxime Dupé, defender Wilitty Younoussa, forward Lucas Perrin and recent signing Killian Corredor. Coach Michel Der Zakarian continues to stress the need for a ~~central defender,~~ centre‑back, a left‑back and a ~~striker, and President Waldemar Kita confirmed the €30‑35 million budget remains intact after the DNCG audit. Further transfer~~ permanent striker. The broader Ligue 1 market ~~activity reinforces Nantes’ strategy.~~ remains active. Belgian ~~striker~~ forward Loïs ~~Openda, who was previously linked to Olympique Lyonnais, has now~~ Openda confirmed a season‑long loan from Juventus to ~~Lyon~~ Olympique Lyonnais for ~~about~~ roughly €3 ~~million~~ million, with no purchase option, highlighting the ~~broader~~ fluidity of French ~~market’s dynamism.~~ transfers. Additional rumours – Rennes’ interest in defender Nayef Aguerd and Saint‑Étienne’s Lucas Stassin linked with Besiktas – illustrate the ongoing reshuffle. Nantes’ primary ~~aim remains~~ objective stays promotion back to Ligue 1 as the summer window draws to a ~~close.~~ close, while the club continues to manage its budget and squad composition.

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