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SportsParis FC's €23M Bid for Nantes Striker Abline Rejected
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Paris FC has made a €23 million offer for Nantes striker Matthis Abline, which was rejected by the club owned by the Kita family. Nantes is holding out for approximately €30 million plus bonuses and hopes a Premier League club will meet that price. The 23-year-old forward is also being tracked by AS Monaco, which submitted a €17 million plus bonuses proposal, and has interest from England. Abline is intrigued by the project of Paris FC's owner, the Arnault family. Paris FC has backup options but remains hopeful of signing the player. Abline scored 8 goals and provided 6 assists in 35 matches across Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France last season, during which Nantes was relegated to Ligue 2.
Source report
Matthis Abline (23) is Paris FC's top priority for the striker position. According to our information, the club submitted a €23 million offer to FC Nantes, which was rejected.
The Kita family is holding out for €30 million plus bonuses and hopes a Premier League club will meet that price.
Player Interest and Competition
Abline is also being tracked by AS Monaco, who made a €17 million plus bonuses proposal, and has attracted interest from England. The player is intrigued by the project at the Arnault family's club.
Paris FC has backup options if they fail to reach an agreement with their Nantes counterparts, but they have not given up hope of signing the player.
Performance Record
During the Canaries' difficult last season—which ended in relegation to L2—Abline recorded:
- 8 goals
- 6 assists
- 35 matches (L1 and Coupe de France combined)
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