Alban Lafont's hours at FC Nantes are now numbered. With the arrival of Anthony Lopes, the former TFC goalkeeper no longer feels at home with the Canaries. Often at the center of criticism since the start of the season, the Jaune-et-Vert goalkeeper is in the process of leaving. It was his trainer, Antoine Kombouaré who announced it at a press conference this Wednesday: “Alban Lafont is in the process of leaving. From that moment on, he is away from the group”he declared. The former Paris Saint-Germain manager also took the opportunity to poke his player.
“I wanted boys who were 100% involved”
Since the start of the 2024/2025 financial year, Alban Lafont has not been in his right mood. Antoine Kombouaré did not fail to criticize him on several occasions, even if it meant replacing him, notably against PSG. But the Canary coach was not shy when indicating that the native of Ouagadougou was going to Nantes soon: “I really want him to find a club so that he can flourish and simply play. He's training, but he wasn't into it. I preferred, in talking with him, to put him on the map. away from the group so that he can concentrate on his departure and that we can work on what is important. I wanted the boys to be 100% involved.” This is what is said. Which club will he bounce into in the coming months to regain his confidence?
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To summarize
The situation is greatly complicated for Alban Lafont on the side of FC Nantes. Indeed, Antoine Kombouaré announced that his goalkeeper was left out of the group since he is in the process of leaving. Which club will he bounce into?
