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FC Nantes denies reports of club sale to British investment group

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

FC Nantes denies reports of club sale to British investment group

Summary

FC Nantes has denied claims that owner Waldemar Kita has agreed to sell the club to a British-backed investment group. According to La Tribune Dimanche, a preliminary agreement was allegedly reached weeks ago, contingent upon the club generating €70 million in player sales this summer. Kita's representatives have rejected the report, calling it a "totally unfounded rumor." The club has already raised funds through player sales, including Matthis Abline's transfer to AS Monaco for a reported €25 million. Nantes will start their Ligue 2 campaign on Saturday against Red Star FC.

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By the Numbers

•Kita dismisses takeover rumors as unfounded.
•Nantes needs €70 million from player sales.
•Abline sold to AS Monaco for €25 million.
•Nantes faces Red Star FC in Ligue 2 opener on Saturday.

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Nantes have firmly denied reports that owner Waldemar Kita has reached an agreement to sell the Ligue 2 club to a group of investors backed by British funds.According to La Tribune Dimanche, a prelimi...
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