In search of a goalkeeper after the departure of Charly Jan from FC Nantes, the Canaries went to look for his successor at ASSE.
FC Nantes Mercato: Lenny Montfort takes the place of Charly Jan
Two weeks after the departure of Charly Jan (22) in Bourg-en-Bresse (in National), FC Nantes found him a replacement. The Canaries have committed Lenny Montfort, a young goalkeeper, from AS Saint-Étienne, according to information from West France. The 20-year-old doorman had been on trial at FCN for two weeks. Following his conclusive test, he signed a six-month contract if we are to believe the regional daily.
Lenny Montfort (1.89 m) had passed through the FC Lorient training center before joining the Greens academy in July 2019. According to the source, he will evolve with the reserve of FC Nantes in National 2, under the orders of Stephane Ziani. He will compete with Lucas Bonelli (19).
Imran Louza does not regret his departure from the FCN
Imran Louza (22), a player trained at FC Nantes and transferred to Watford FC last summer, returned to his departure from Jonelière. He admits that he does not regret having left the Nantes family cocoon for an adventure across the Channel. “Regrets seeing their good results? No . A career is made of choices, of decisions, ”he replied on the site. Nantes grandstand, before justifying his English choice: “The opportunity to join the Premier League cannot be refused. It’s a great challenge that can give you a lot of ambition.”
Imran Louza was trained at FC Nantes between 2006 and 2019, i.e. 13 years. He played in Ligue 1 for two seasons (2019-2020 and 20-2021), before his transfer to Watford against a big check for €10 million. In England, the attacking midfielder has started 6 times in his 7 Premier League appearances this season.