FC Nantes Close to Signing Attacker Killian Corredor

FC Nantes Wins Race for Killian Corredor

FC Nantes has secured the signing of former Rodez AF forward Killian Corredor, beating out competition from AS Saint-Étienne to finalize the deal. According to reports from L’Équipe and Ouest-France, the 23-year-old attacker is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 club, with the transfer fee estimated at approximately €2 million.

A Prolific Rise from Ligue 2

Corredor joins FC Nantes from German side SV Darmstadt 98, where he recently moved after a standout tenure in France. During his two most recent seasons in Ligue 2 with Rodez, he established himself as a consistent attacking threat, recording 6 goals and 7 assists in the 2022-2023 campaign, followed by 12 goals and 7 assists in 2023-2024.

The move has received the full backing of the Nantes coaching staff, who identified the Montpellier-born forward as a primary target to reinforce their frontline for the current season.

The Complexity of the Mathieu Cafaro Pursuit

While the Corredor deal nears completion, FC Nantes is simultaneously working to secure midfielder Mathieu Cafaro. As reported by Ouest-France, the 29-year-old, currently under contract with Paris FC, has emerged as a priority target for the club’s technical staff.

The potential acquisition of the former Toulouse and Saint-Étienne player remains complex. Cafaro has one year remaining on his current deal with Paris FC. Should the Parisian club agree to release him, Nantes is prepared to offer the midfielder a contract spanning two years, with an option for an additional season. However, the club faces significant competition for his services from other interested parties, leaving the deal in a state of flux as negotiations continue.

Recruitment Strategy and Next Steps

Official confirmation from the club regarding the finalization of Corredor's contract and any further progress on the Cafaro file is expected in the coming days.