Matthieu Villette, free agent after Bordeaux exit, draws Ligue 2 and Ligue 3 interest

Published Jul 25, 11:13 AM UTC

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Matthieu Villette, a 25-year-old striker and top scorer for Girondins de Bordeaux this season with 13 goals and 2 assists in 24 matches, has become a free agent following Bordeaux's administrative relegation to Régional 1. The club is appealing to stay in National 1 (fourth division). Villette, who previously played for La Roche Vendée with 20 goals in 35 matches, is in talks with several Ligue 3 clubs. La Roche Vendée has made a move to re-sign him. Additionally, a Ligue 2 club has approached him in recent hours and aims to convince him over the weekend. His strong performance gives him significant standing on the French market.

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The summer is proving particularly uncertain for the Girondins de Bordeaux. Administratively relegated to Régional 1, the club is exhausting all possible appeals in an effort to remain in National 1 (the fourth division).

Bordeaux's top scorer this season, Matthieu Villette (25), has been a free agent since Thursday. With a strong campaign of 13 goals and 2 assists in 24 matches, he played a crucial role in Bordeaux's promotion push, giving him considerable standing on the French market.

Interest from Multiple Clubs

La Roche Vendée has made a move for Villette. He previously played for the Vendée side, leaving a strong impression with 20 goals in 35 matches.
The former Chartres and Tours striker is also attracting interest from a Ligue 2 club, which has made an approach in recent hours and intends to convince the 25-year-old over the weekend.

An effective and highly mobile striker, Villette is in talks with several Ligue 3 clubs as he weighs his options.

Published on 25/07/2026 at 13:09 — Updated on 25/07/2026 at 13:10

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Original headline: Après son départ de Bordeaux, Matthieu Villette a le choix

Original language: FR

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