Monaco Nears Record €30M Signing of Nantes Striker Abline

Published Jul 26, 11:07 AM UTC

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AS Monaco is close to finalizing a 30 million euro transfer for Nantes striker Matthis Abline, which would be the biggest summer investment for Monaco and a record sale for Nantes. The deal comes amid financial pressures on Monaco, including a missed European qualification, a salary cap imposed by the LFP, and the need to sell high-value players like Akliouche, Balogun, Camara, and Golovin to balance books during Ligue 1's economic crisis. The club is beginning a new cycle focused on cost reduction. Abline, who spent three seasons at Nantes, is expected to join Monaco despite the challenging financial environment.

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Following a missed season that nearly cost the club European qualification, AS Monaco has entered a period of uncertainty. The LFP's announcement of a salary cap, combined with the obligation to sell high-value players—including Akliouche, Balogun, Camara, and even Golovin—has placed the club under significant financial pressure. As Ligue 1 grapples with an economic crisis, the club from the Rock is beginning a new cycle with a mandate to reduce costs.

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chamarobert13: Very good player, he will have a great season at Monaco, we'll talk about it again!!!

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Original headline: Abline, les coulisses du plus gros investissement monégasque de l'été

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