This Wednesday, FC Nantes formalized the signing of Anthony Lopes, who signed a six-month contract, plus two years as an option. Presented to the press this Thursday, the 34-year-old goalkeeper revealed behind the scenes of his transfer. While discussions with the Canaries began at the beginning of last summer, Anthony Lopes admitted that he had promised them to migrate to Beaujoire.
Trained atOLAnthony Lopes discovers a whole new club at 34 years old. Indeed, the Portuguese international goalkeeper is committed to FC Nantes this Wednesday, for a period of six months, plus two optional years. Presented to the press this Thursday, Anthony Lopes told behind the scenes of his transfer when he was left out of the group in Lyon.
“There were touches very early this summer”
« How did your choice to join Nantes mature, knowing that there had been touches this summer? Exactly, there were touches very early this summer, we had already discussed with the coach and there were new touches in December, so the choice was quick. I had given my word, I was ready to study other avenues knowing that if Nantes came back, I would come”confided Anthony Lopes in front of the media, before adding another layer.
“I gave my word”
« What does it mean for you to leave Lyon for Nantes? A big change. It had to happen one day, it happened at 34 years old and it's a great first because I was very well received. I have lived all my life in the same city, I am discovering another, it’s very enriching”the conclusion Anthony Lopesthe new recruit of the FC Nanteswhich could initially push Alban Lafont.
