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Mostafa Mohamed absent as Nantes resumes pre-season training

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Mostafa Mohamed absent as Nantes resumes pre-season training

Summary

FC Nantes has started pre-season training as they prepare for Ligue 2. Mostafa Mohamed, an Egyptian international, was absent, and the club is reportedly unaware of his whereabouts. Nantes struggled last season, changing managers multiple times before finishing bottom of Ligue 1. Michel Der Zakarian has returned to lead the team with the aim of regaining promotion. Contractually, Mohamed's deal runs until next summer, but there are indications he may not be in the plans for the new season.

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•FC Nantes returns to training ahead of Ligue 2 season
•Mostafa Mohamed missing from pre-season training sessions
•Nantes had a tumultuous last season, finishing at the bottom of Ligue 1
•Michel Der Zakarian appointed for a third stint as head coach
•Mohamed's contract with Nantes expires next summer

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt international Mostafa Mohamed absent as Nantes return for pre-season training

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FC Nantes have returned to training as they prepare for a season in Ligue 2. Les Canaris had a catastrophic season, burning through three managers and making the drop to the second tier of French fo...
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