Nantes are in discussions to sign midfielder Mathieu Cafaro from Paris FC, according to Ouest-France. The Ligue 2 club are targeting the 29-year-old, with a potential two-year contract on offer should he be released from the final year of his current deal with Paris FC.
Cafaro’s career has seen him develop through the youth system at Toulouse before spells with Reims, Standard Liège, and Saint-Étienne. He played a key role in Paris FC’s promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2024-2025 season, making 10 appearances in the top flight last season. His versatility and experience in midfield are likely key factors in Nantes’ interest.
Nantes were relegated to Ligue 2 at the end of the 2023-24 season, finishing 17th and losing in the relegation play-off against Bastia. The club is undergoing a significant rebuild following their demotion, and Cafaro represents a potential experienced addition to their squad as they aim for an immediate return to Ligue 1. The move would provide Cafaro with a clear pathway for regular first-team football.
Paris FC will likely assess their midfield options before deciding whether to allow Cafaro to depart. The club finished 11th in Ligue 2 last season and will be hoping to improve on that performance in the upcoming campaign. Losing a player who contributed to their previous promotion could be a setback, but the financial implications and Cafaro’s contract situation may influence their decision. The transfer could strengthen Nantes’ midfield options as they look to challenge for promotion from Ligue 2.
