Ligue 1 | Summer Transfer window
AS Monaco
"Grazie Andrea" as stated in the official website. Andrea Raggi has officially left Monaco after 7 years and 230 appearances in all competitions including Ligue 2 and Champions' League. Praised for his leadership and agressive man-marking.
Benjamin Lecomte (GK) and Ruben Aguilar (RB) reportedly reached a contractual agreement to join the club. Monaco and Montpellier have yet to reach an agreement. Could be a good deal for the red & white. Lecomte was called up last year with the national team while Aguilar has been one of the best right back through the last 2 seasons. Both Montpellierains helped the club to secure a 6th position.
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Olympique de Marseille
Only transfer speculations up to now. L'OM transfer window has been very quiet due to a poor last season (out of European competition after a 5th place) and financial issues.
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AS Saint-Étienne
The William Saliba transfer saga is still ongoing. It was reported on June 27th that Saint-Étienne and Arsenal are in advanced talks but no agreement reached. In the meantime Tottenham are likely to make an offer in the coming hours.
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OGC Nice
Nice is known for being the best-run football club in Ligue 1 in recent years. Well, soon it may also be one of the richest as Britain’s wealthiest man Jim Ratcliffe just bought the club for 100M€. And to follow up with good news, former president Rivère and managing director Fournier are back to business.
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That Ratcliffe bought OGC Nice might be good news for them.