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SportsIvory Coast goalkeeper Alban Lafont joins Turkish Süper Lig side Amedspor for €1m
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Ivorian goalkeeper Alban Lafont (27) is leaving FC Nantes to join Turkish Süper Lig promoted side Amedspor. The transfer fee is approximately €1 million, and Lafont will sign a three-year contract. Lafont, who had one year remaining on his Nantes contract, recently returned from the 2026 World Cup with Ivory Coast. Nantes, relegated to Ligue 2, plans to use new signing Maxime Dupé as their starting goalkeeper. Lafont, a backup to Yahia Fofana for Ivory Coast (4 caps, 1.96 m), spent last season on loan at Panathinaikos, playing 37 matches. He originally joined Nantes permanently in 2021 for €7.5 million after two loan spells, making 198 appearances for the club.
Source report
Alban Lafont's return to Nantes has been short-lived. After returning to La Jonelière a few days ago following his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Ivory Coast, the goalkeeper is now set to sign a three-year contract with Ademspor, according to L'Équipe.
Transfer Details
- Contract length: Three years
- Transfer fee: Approximately €1 million
- Current contract status: Lafont had one year remaining on his Nantes deal
Nantes' Situation
Relegated to Ligue 2, Nantes is relying on newly signed goalkeeper Maxime Dupé as their first-choice starter.
Player Profile
- Age: 27
- Height: 1.96 m
- International caps: 4 (backup to Yahia Fofana for Ivory Coast)
- Recent season: 37 matches on loan at Panathinaikos
Nantes Legacy
Lafont originally joined Nantes permanently in 2021 for €7.5 million, following two years on loan. He leaves the Canaries after making 198 appearances for the club.
Source
Mercato 2026 : l'actu des transferts footWestern
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FC Nantes Goalkeeper Alban Lafont Set to Join Turkish Club Amedspor