Max-Edgar Chabot nears Manchester City move from SCO Angers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
SCO Angers goalkeeper Max-Edgar Chabot, 18, is set to leave the club after rejecting a first professional contract. Reports from Le Parisien indicate that he is closing in on a transfer to Manchester City. Angers has faced difficulties in their goalkeeping situation this transfer window, failing to secure a permanent deal for Hervé Koffi while signing free agent Anthony Lopes. Chabot has been part of Angers’ U19 side and represented France at the U17 World Cup last autumn. No official agreement has been finalized, but one could be reached soon.
- •Chabot rejected a professional contract with SCO Angers.
- •He is nearing a move to Manchester City.
- •Angers faced challenges in securing a permanent goalkeeper.
- •Chabot played for Angers U19 and France U17 team.
- •An agreement for the transfer is expected soon.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Angers goalkeeping sensation rejects contract renewal to force Manchester City transfer
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City close in on SCO Angers goalkeeper
"Manchester City are closing in on the signature of young goalkeeping talent Max-Edgar Chabot, as per new reports.The 18-year-old is said to be the latest name across the French youth system that has c...
"SCO Angers goalkeeper Max-Edgar Chabot (18) has rejected a first professional contract at his formative club and is closing in on a move to Manchester City, as per a report from Le Parisien.Le SCO h...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 3:00 PMAngers goalkeeping sensation rejects contract renewal to force Manchester City transfer
Manchester City are closing in on the signature of young goalkeeping talent Max-Edgar Chabot, as per new reports.The 18-year-old is said to be the latest name across the French youth system that has c...
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:20 AMManchester City close in on SCO Angers goalkeeper
SCO Angers goalkeeper Max-Edgar Chabot (18) has rejected a first professional contract at his formative club and is closing in on a move to Manchester City, as per a report from Le Parisien.Le SCO h...
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