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FranceFranceFounded 1943
Luís Ferreira de Castro
Luís Ferreira de CastroManager
Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
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Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
37,473 capacity
Ignatius Ganago
Ignatius Ganago
Dec 31, 2025
Free
New EnglandNew England
NantesNantes
Deiver Machado
Deiver Machado
Dec 08, 2025
€500,000
LensLens
NantesNantes
Junior Mwanga
Junior Mwanga
Sep 01, 2025
Free
StrasbourgStrasbourg
NantesNantes
Mayckel Lahdo
Mayckel Lahdo
Aug 13, 2025
Free
AZAZ
NantesNantes
Amady Camara
Amady Camara
Aug 09, 2025
Free
Sturm GrazSturm Graz
NantesNantes
Hyun-seok Hong
Hyun-seok Hong
Jul 30, 2025
€400,000
FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
NantesNantes
Hyeok-kyu Kwon
Hyeok-kyu Kwon
Jul 25, 2025
€250,000
CelticCeltic
NantesNantes
Chidozie Awaziem
Chidozie Awaziem
Jul 23, 2025
€850,000
Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
NantesNantes
Youssef El Arabi
Youssef El Arabi
Jul 18, 2025
Free
APOELAPOEL
NantesNantes
Bahmed Deuff
Bahmed Deuff
Jul 08, 2025
Free
Nantes IINantes II
NantesNantes
Jean-Kévin Duverne
Free
KV KortrijkKV Kortrijk
NantesNantes
Lamine Diack
Lamine Diack
Jun 30, 2025
Free
HataysporHatayspor
NantesNantes
Yassine Benhattab
Yassine Benhattab
Jun 30, 2025
Free
AubagneAubagne
NantesNantes
Meschack Elia
Meschack Elia
Feb 03, 2025
Free
Young BoysYoung Boys
NantesNantes
Francis Coquelin
Francis Coquelin
Jan 31, 2025
Free
TBCTBC
NantesNantes
Saïdou Sow
Saïdou Sow
Jan 25, 2025
Free
StrasbourgStrasbourg
NantesNantes
Yassine Benhattab
Yassine Benhattab
Aug 30, 2024
Free
AubagneAubagne
NantesNantes
Patrik Carlgren
Patrik Carlgren
Aug 30, 2024
Free
Randers FCRanders FC
NantesNantes
Nicolas Cozza
Nicolas Cozza
Aug 28, 2024
Free
VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
NantesNantes
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
Free
DunkerqueDunkerque
NantesNantes
Johann Lepenant
Johann Lepenant
Aug 10, 2024
Free
Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
NantesNantes
Sorba Thomas
Sorba Thomas
Jul 30, 2024
Free
Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town
NantesNantes
Matthis Abline
Matthis Abline
Jul 03, 2024
€10,000,000
RennesRennes
NantesNantes
Dehmaine Tabibou
Dehmaine Tabibou
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Nantes IINantes II
NantesNantes
Tino Kadewere
Tino Kadewere
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
NantesNantes
Matthis Abline
Matthis Abline
Jul 01, 2024
€6,000,000
RennesRennes
NantesNantes
Lamine Diack
Lamine Diack
Jun 30, 2024
Free
Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
NantesNantes
Fabien Centonze
Fabien Centonze
Jun 30, 2024
Free
Hellas VeronaHellas Verona
NantesNantes
Junior Diaz
Junior Diaz
Jun 30, 2024
Free
AnnecyAnnecy
NantesNantes
Lohann Doucet
Lohann Doucet
Jun 30, 2024
Free
ParisParis
NantesNantes
Nicolas Cozza
Nicolas Cozza
Feb 01, 2024
Free
VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
NantesNantes
Lamine Diack
Lamine Diack
Jan 31, 2024
€2,000,000
AnkaragücüAnkaragücü
NantesNantes
Kelvin Amian
Kelvin Amian
Jan 25, 2024
€3,000,000
SpeziaSpezia
NantesNantes
Jean-Kévin Duverne
Free
BrestBrest
NantesNantes
Eray Cömert
Eray Cömert
Aug 26, 2023
Free
ValenciaValencia
NantesNantes
Matthis Abline
Matthis Abline
Aug 25, 2023
Free
RennesRennes
NantesNantes
Adson 
Adson 
Aug 23, 2023
€6,000,000
CorinthiansCorinthians
NantesNantes
Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel
Free
FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
NantesNantes
Bastien Meupiyou
Bastien Meupiyou
Aug 01, 2023
Free
Nantes IINantes II
NantesNantes
Lamine Diack
Lamine Diack
Jul 31, 2023
€400,000
AnkaragücüAnkaragücü
NantesNantes
Fabien Centonze
Fabien Centonze
Sep 22, 2022
€4,000,000
MetzMetz
NantesNantes
Willem Geubbels
Willem Geubbels
Aug 31, 2021
Free
MonacoMonaco
NantesNantes
Osman Bukari
Osman Bukari
Aug 12, 2021
Free
GentGent
NantesNantes

Transfer Analysis

A comprehensive look at Nantes's transfer activity over the past decade.

Transfer Activity

How active has Nantes been in the transfer market over the past decade?

Nantes has been extremely active in the transfer market, completing 101 transfers over the past 6 seasons. This includes 43 incoming moves and 58 departures. The most active season was 2024/25 with 37 transactions, while 2020/21 saw just 1.

Transfer Spending

A breakdown of investment and sales revenue across each season.

Over the past decade, Nantes has invested a total of €33.4M in incoming transfers while recouping €63.3M from player sales. This results in a net profit of €29.9M, making the club a modest net seller. The club's biggest spending season was 2024/25 with €16.0M invested, while 2025/26 generated the most revenue at €30.5M.

Transfer Window Patterns

When does Nantes prefer to do their business?

Nantes is conducting almost all business in summer. The summer window accounts for 85% of all transfer activity (86 moves), compared to 15% in January (15 moves). Summer spending totals €28.4M vs €5.0M in winter windows.

Net Spend Evolution

Tracking the balance between investment and sales over time.

The cumulative net spend chart tracks Nantes's overall market position over time. Values above zero indicate net profit (more sold than spent), while values below represent net investment. Currently, the club sits at a cumulative profit of €29.9M. The club has operated profitably throughout this period.

Positions Targeted

Which areas of the squad has Nantes invested in?

Nantes's recruitment has been with a clear emphasis on defender signings, with Defenders representing 35% of incoming transfers (15 signings). Midfielder arrivals account for another 33% (14 players).

Positions Sold From

Where has Nantes seen the most outgoing activity?

The club has seen most departures from Defender positions (33%, 19 players), followed by Attackers at 31% (18 players). Both incoming and outgoing activity has been concentrated in defender positions, suggesting squad rebuilding in this area.

Biggest Signings

The most expensive players to arrive at Nantes.

The most significant investment was Matthis Abline for €10.0M, arriving from Rennes in 2024. Matthis Abline (€6.0M) and Adson  (€6.0M) complete the top three. The total spent on these top signings represents 66% of all incoming transfer fees.

Biggest Sales

The highest fees received for departing players.

Nantes's record sale is Nathan Zézé for €20.0M to NEOM SC in 2025. Recent sales activity indicates the club has been cashing in on assets in recent windows.

Fee Breakdown

How does Nantes's spending distribute across price brackets?

The majority of Nantes's incoming business (74%) has been Free transfers. This suggests a cost-conscious approach, maximising value from free transfers.

Signing Age Profile

What age groups has Nantes targeted in recruitment?

Nantes has focused on 21-25 signings, with 51% of arrivals in this age bracket. Only 9% of signings were 30 or older. This indicates a focus on prime-age players for immediate contribution.

Free Transfers

How much value has Nantes found in the free agent market?

Free transfers have accounted for 74% of incoming moves over the past decade. Notable free signings include Ignatius Ganago, Junior Mwanga, Mayckel Lahdo. In total, Nantes has brought in 32 players without a transfer fee.

Loan Movements

How has Nantes utilized the loan market?

Nantes has utilized the loan market frequently in both directions, sending out 21 players and bringing in 14 on temporary deals over the decade. The most loan activity came in 2024/25 with 13 moves.