Arriving at OM in January, Quentin Merlin reunited with his former club, FC Nantes, on Sunday evening. And for the first time since his transfer, the former canary was back in his old stadium at La Beaujoire. A “very strange” feeling for Merlin, trained in Nantes.
Quentin Merlin made his comeback with loon Sunday evening, and not just anywhere. Indeed, the Marseille club was traveling to the pitch of FC Nantes, the former club of the international Espoirs. It was the first time since his transfer that he set foot on the pitch. La Beaujoire.
“I played there, so I know the atmosphere”
« They are a very difficult team to play against. I've played there, so I know the atmosphere. Against OM, at La Beaujoire, the players are always at their best, it seems like they are all becoming Messis. We too didn't know how to capitalize on our opportunities and we made a few mistakes. We had difficulty keeping the ball and imposing our game, even if sometimes we succeeded well. But we have to analyze this match carefully “, declared Quentin Merlin in a mixed zone before discussing his big return to Nantes.
“It was very weird”
« It was the first time, and it was very weird. 7-8 months ago, I was still wearing the FC Nantes jersey. I have many magical memories of the colors yellow and green. It was strange, but I wish them a good end of the season. It was a pleasure to come back to Beaujoire », added Quentin Merlin.
