FC Nantes is not really used to “good deals” in its recruitment. But this time, Waldemar Kita had the lucky hand with the loan of Johann Lepenant, accompanied by a low-cost purchase option that the Canaries exercised.
Since Waldemar Kita bought FC Nantes (2007), it’s hard to say that the Canaries are the kings of good deals in the transfer window. The Nantes team brought more added value than the boss’s investments… But the tide is turning for the Canaries, who have just unearthed a little nugget, at a very low price: Johann Lepenant.
Lepenant, the very good move
Loaned by Olympique Lyonnais for the 2024-2025 season, Johann Lepenant very quickly settled into Antoine Kombouaré’s starting lineup. FC Nantes was thus able to discover a real talent, capable of taking over the game and being decisive in front of goal. A real good pick for Nantes recruitment. So much so that the club has already decided to exercise the purchase option of 2.5 million euros provided for in its loan. A great deal!
Lepenant is already worth double!
Behind the scenes, FC Nantes has completed a golden deal… Indeed, Johann Lepenant is worth much more than the 2.5 million euros of his purchase option. According to Transfermarkt, it is already estimated at 7 million euros. And if the performances of the 22-year-old Frenchman continue, there is no doubt that the 10 million euro mark will be reached in 2025.
