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Nantes captain Pedro Chirivella joins Panathinaikos
Nantes have announced that club captain Pedro Chirivella (28) has joined Panathinaikos. The Spanish midfielder arrived in Ligue 1 five years ago upon the expiry of his Liverpool contract. The Valencia CF youth product has since been elected captain and has been a key member in Les Canaris' midfield and was a part of the club's Coupe de France triumph back in 2022. Chirivella was to enter his final contract year with Nantes. Eventually, he would pursue his career in Greece. 'An exemplary captain, Pedro always wore our colors with pride and determination. A respected leader both on and off the pitch, he left his mark on the history of FC Nantes', added the club in a statement. The Ligue 1 side reportedly agreed on a €2 million transfer fee with Panathinaikos. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
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Former Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois set to join Reims
FC Nantes confirmed on Thursday that Nicolas Pallois (37) would be leaving the club. The defender leaves the club after eight years of service and 243 matches. However, the veteran has not taken long to find a new club. The Frenchman is set to sign for Stade de Reims, according to a report from L'Équipe. He is expected to sign a one-year deal that would include the option to extend for a further year. Pallois joins a club in the lurch. Reims have already passed their meeting with the DNCG, outlining their budget for the upcoming season. Advertisement Les Stadistes were relegated to Ligue 2 following a defeat to FC Metz in the relegation play-offs. However, they may be promoted back to Ligue 1 immediately, pending the outcome of Olympique Lyonnais' appeal against their administrative relegation. Pallois, therefore, looks almost certain to be at Reims next season. Whether that will be in Ligue 1 or Ligue 2 is another question entirely. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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3 days ago
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Nantes' Pedro Chirivella to join Panathinaikos
Moses Simon's departure from FC Nantes has been confirmed, with the Nigerian joining Paris FC. Another stalwart of this Nantes side is now set to depart – Pedro Chirivella (28). It is expected to be a summer of change at the Beaujoire. There has already been a managerial change with Luís Castro replacing Antoine Kombouaré, whilst Simon has also left after six years at the club. Advertisement L'Équipe understands that former Liverpool midfielder Chirivella will be the next to depart. The Spaniard arrived five years ago on a free transfer and has since been elected club captain. He has been a key member in Les Canaris' midfield and was a part of the club's Coupe de France triumph back in 2022. Last season, he played 30 games in Ligue 1, but he is now set to depart for a relatively nominal fee. As per L'Équipe, a deal has been reached with Panathinaikos, who will pay just €2m for his services. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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3 days ago
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Moses Simon joins Paris FC from Nantes
Nigerian winger Moses Simon (29) has officially signed for Paris FC from FC Nantes, as confirmed by both clubs in announcements made on social media. After completing a medical yesterday, PFC have announced the signing of the Nigerian international winger, who has played over 180 matches in Ligue 1 – and has put pen to paper on a deal which will run until 2028 with the capital club. The 29-year-old made 32 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, scoring 8 goals and registering 10 assists. His 18 goal contributions equate to 46% of the goals Nantes scored last term. With Les Canaris winger (who can also play as a striker) reached the final of the Coupe de France in 2022 and 2023, and has avoided the drop with Nantes on several occasions over the last four seasons – even featuring the Europa League after winning the Coupe de France in 2022. Advertisement The speedy winger has reportedly signed in a deal worth €7m, as Paris FC gear up for a first season in the French top flight in 46 years. Les Parisiens announced the signing of Nhoa Sangui (19) from Stade de Reims yesterday evening, as PFC also look to sign former Olympique de Marseille centre-back Chancel Mbemba, who is out of contract this summer. GFFN | George Boxall
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Krasnodar submit offer for Nantes' Douglas Augusto
FC Nantes' squad could be picked apart this summer. Moses Simon is on the verge of completing a move to recently promoted Paris FC, Matthis Abline is the subject of interest from Olympique de Marseille and multiple Premier League sides, whilst Nathan Zézé is also linked with a move away from the Beaujoire. Les Canaris' midfield could also be picked apart. As per a report from Ouest-France, Nantes have received an offer from Russian club Krasnodar for Douglas Augusto (28). The bid is worth €4m. Whilst it is thought that this figure will not be sufficient to conclude a deal, it has nonetheless allowed for talks between the two sides to begin. Advertisement Augusto is tempted by the prospect of joining Krasnodar. The Brazilian, who joined Nantes two years ago, has a contract that runs through until 2027. Last season, he featured prominently, playing 28 out of Nantes' 34 games in the league. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
