FC Metz revives pursuit of Colombian defender Devenish, fee around €1m

Published Jul 27, 06:11 PM UTC

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FC Metz has revived its efforts to sign Colombian defender Cristian Devenish (25) from Portuguese second-division club AVS, after initial talks stalled due to AVS's increased demands for a future sell-on clause. Both clubs have now moved closer to an agreement, with a transfer fee estimated at €1 million. Devenish is expected to travel to Metz this week and sign a three-year contract. The move comes as Metz looks to bolster its defense amid uncertainty over Michel Mboula's future and potential loans for Abdoulaye Nassoko and Adam Marchal. Devenish previously visited Metz and was present on the sidelines during a friendly match against Seraing on July 17, making him familiar with the club.

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Hope Returns in Cristian Devenish Transfer Saga as Metz and AVS Resume Talks

Both sides have moved closer to an agreement, and hope has clearly returned to Metz in recent hours regarding the case of Cristian Devenish (25 years old). The Metz club and AVS (Portuguese Second Division) have successfully resumed discussions concerning the Colombian defender.

Devenish is now expected back in Moselle this week, provided negotiations conclude as planned in the coming hours—likely by Tuesday. He is set to sign a three-year contract with the Grenats. Just days after recruiting Idris Mohamed for around €300,000, Metz would now pay approximately €1 million for Devenish.

Metz Aims to Strengthen an Area with an Unclear Hierarchy

With Michel Mboula's future still uncertain and Abdoulaye Nassoko and/or Adam Marchal potentially being loaned out this summer, FC Metz has not given up on the deal. The club was initially put off by AVS's growing demands, which included a larger share of potential profit from any future transfer of the player.

Devenish has already been in Moselle once and was even present on the sidelines during the friendly match against Seraing on July 17. Barring another turnaround, he will arrive on partially familiar ground.

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Mercato 2026 : l'actu des transferts footWestern

Original headline: Mercato : le FC Metz n'a pas abandonné l'idée de recruter le défenseur Cristian Devenish

Original language: FR-FR

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