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OGC Nice approaches FC Metz for captain Gauthier Hein transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

OGC Nice approaches FC Metz for captain Gauthier Hein transfer

Summary

OGC Nice is in advanced talks to sign Gauthier Hein, the captain of FC Metz, as reported by Foot Mercato. The 29-year-old player returned to Metz from AJ Auxerre two years ago and captained the team during their promotion back to Ligue 1 but could not prevent relegation last season. Nice is aiming to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation themselves, having appointed a new manager and seeking a sporting director. While discussions are ongoing, no formal offer has yet been made to Metz for Hein.

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Key Details

•Gauthier Hein is 29 years old and the captain of FC Metz.
•Hein previously helped Metz achieve promotion to Ligue 1.
•Metz was relegated last season, impacting Hein's future.
•Nice has appointed a new manager and is seeking a sporting director.
•No formal offer has been made to Metz for Hein yet.

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3:45 PMYahoo Sports — OGC Nice in talks to sign Metz captain Gauthier Hein

What they're saying

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OGC Nice are in advanced talks to sign FC Metz captain Gauthier Hein (29), as per a report from Foot Mercato. Hein rejoined Metz from AJ Auxerre two years ago. He did so despite the former’s releg...
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