FC Nantes, shaken by the loss of their attacking pillars, are looking for a second wind to strengthen their attack before the crucial clash with Toulouse. Could hope shine from the ranks of Arsenal with young Marquinhos?
The storm thunders above the Beaujoire stadium. After seeing Andy Delort and Ludovic Blas leave, FC Nantes did not, against all odds, sign any replacements during this market. The consequence ? The 4th weakest attacking record in Ligue 1 for the 2022-2023 season.
The warning signs in friendlies were hardly more reassuring. Pierre Aristouy and his troops did not find the way to the nets until three times in five outings.
Facing them, the Toulouse Football Club advance, fired up after his resounding victories against Osasuna and the prestigious AS Roma. In contrast, the FC Nantes seems to be sailing by sight, groping in the dark.
A ray of Brazilian hope
All is not lost for the Canaries, however. If we are to believe the whispers relayed by Luca Bendoni, respected journalist of the Di Marzio team, a glimmer of hope could emerge from l’Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal winger Marquinhos will join Nantes on loan. Nantes will pay an initial loan fee of €300k and will cover a €500k/year [net] salary. Discussions ongoing on the final formula, whether to include or not an option to buy of €12m and a buy-back of €22m. 🔴🇧🇷 #AFC #Nantes pic.twitter.com/5qNQsX2hcu
— Luca Bendoni (@LucaBendoni) August 7, 2023
Marquinhos, Arsenal’s Brazilian winger, would be in talks for a paying loan to FC Nantes. The announced amount? €300,000, with Nantes paying his full €500,000 annual salary.
Although details are still under discussion, including a potential purchase option set at 12 million eurosit seems that the two clubs are close to an agreement.
A challenge for Marquinhos
However, this young Brazilian talent arrives with a somewhat tarnished reputation. After a tumultuous first season at Arsenal, a loan spell at Norwich did little to improve matters.
In 13 appearances, Marquinhos could not show only a meager goal and an assist. While FC Nantes will be hoping this potential acquisition will be key to boosting their attack, Marquinhos, meanwhile, has a lot to prove.
La Beaujoire is eagerly waiting to see if this Brazilian prodigy can breathe new life into a team that badly needs it. Only time will tell if Marquinhos is the long-awaited messiah or just another player going through the rotation.
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2023-08-08 19:46:21
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