It’s time for the Nantais and Antoine Kombouaré to get back to work this Monday afternoon at La Jonelière. With light training and medical tests to start, then two days with two daily sessions and new tests for a squad divided into several groups.
The Nantes residents will notably carry out an internship in Austria from July 15 to 20. Several elements at the end of the loan or contract are no longer there: Moussa Sissoko, who did not extend for another year as was proposed to him with lowered conditions, Eray Cömert, Samuel Moutoussamy, Rémy Descamps, Denis Petric, Kader Bamba, Nicolas Cozza and Bénie Traoré.
Conversely, Fabien Centonze (Hellas Verona, ITA), Lamine Diack (Colorado Rapids, USA) and Junior Diaz (Annecy, L2) are back on loan, while Nicolas Pallois, 36, had extended his lease at the end of May in Nantes until 2025. Despite the great vagueness on TV rights, the Nantes transfer window started with a strong choice and the acquisition of Rennes striker Matthis Abline, who will commit for four years, for 10M euros plus 2 bonuses.
Cameroonian international Ignatius Ganago, whose last season ended at the end of November (ruptured cruciate ligaments in his left knee), will be able to resume normally. Another opportunity on the offensive level is possible.
Nantes should also complete its midfield. On this side, the track of the young Lyonnais Mahamadou Diawara has closed. Since the number 2 (Descamps) and 3 (Petric) goalkeepers are no longer from Nantes, another goalkeeper is also necessary in addition to Alban Lafont, if he stays, who will probably not be Mory Diaw (Clermont).
