If Goal! Football Club primarily deals with the news of certain elite teams, we have decided to give you a summary of what happened today in the other – less media-focused – part of France. soccer.
OGC Nice: a start in attack before OM
Friday, OGC Nice announced the loan of Rares Ilie, attacking midfielder purchased for 5 million euros in the summer of 2022, from Catanzaro (7th in Serie B) until the end of the season. A purchase option is included in the operation, even if the amount has not been filtered.
LOSC: Genesio tackles a journalist
At a press conference on Friday, before the match on the Strasbourg pitch, Bruno Genesio addressed a small tackle to a journalist from L'Équipe, who was present in Lens rather than in Lille. “He prefers Lens to Lille I think. When I read the papers, I have the impression that he supports Lensois more than Lille. It’s an impression, maybe I’m wrong.”
AS Monaco: Matazo heads to England…
The ASM midfielder, tracked by Nantes this winter, left the Rock to join England. Indeed, the 22-year-old signed for 3 and a half seasons, plus one optional, with Hull City, 22nd in the Championship. The amount of the transaction amounts to just under 4 million euros.
…his replacement arrives
According to several sources, AS Monaco is reaching the goal for the loan of Eric-Junior Dina-Ebimbe (24 years old). The Frankfurt midfielder, trained at PSG, has reached an agreement in principle with the Principality club. There are still a few details to complete to finalize the operation.
MHSC: Montpellier confirms for Delort…
At a press conference before Montpellier's match against Toulouse, coach Jean-Louis Gasset confirmed the Andy Delort track. “He is in the list of 4 or 5 players that we targeted with the recruitment unit. We have to find a suitable player directly, because he has to be ready, he has to be good, and he has to be cheap. There are profiles, players that we called to sound them out, to find out if they are interested. Sometimes there are boxes that are not filled because the player lacks playing time and is physically empty, but we only have 5 months to succeed, then we have to make arrangements with the other club.”
…and waits for Savanier to leave
At 33 years old, Teji Savanier, pillar of the MHSC, is experiencing a decline this season. Montpellier, in financial and sporting difficulties, plans to part ways with him this winter, in particular because of his high salary. If Savanier does not favor a departure, he remains open to a new challenge. Aris Salonika has inquired, and there are interests in MLS and Dubai. A last minute offer could revive his future, as reported by Foot Mercato.
-RC Strasbourg: an RCSA player in Le Havre?
Junior Mwanga (21), trained in Bordeaux and playing in Strasbourg, is being considered for a loan to Le Havre, according to L'Équipe. However, the deal is far from finalized, indicates Foot Mercato. The Norman club must first record departures before welcoming reinforcement in midfield. Mwanga, who has little playing time this season (291 minutes in Ligue 1), will therefore have to wait before being sure of his future.
AJ Auxerre: an LDC player on the approach
AJA is about to recruit a new left back in the person of Norwegian Fredrik Oppegard, player from PSV Eindhoven. An agreement is close to being reached for the 22-year-old, and the transfer fee will be inexpensive, reports L'Équipe. This season, he played 9 matches with PSV, including 1 in the Champions League.
Ligue 2: the Bastia-Pau match turns into a nightmare
The match between Bastia and Pau FC (1-1) this Friday in Ligue 2 was marked by numerous incidents. Indeed, Thérence Koudou would have been the target of racist insults from certain Bastia supporters. In addition, SC Bastia coach Benoît Tavenot lost his cool by physically attacking Jordy Gaspar, a player from Pau, before admitting his mistake after the match. The tense atmosphere continued after the final whistle, with the Pau FC players having been confined in their locker room and prevented from leaving the stadium by Bastia supporters, reports Ici Béarn Bigorre.
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