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