€125 million deal revives FC Nantes sale after DNCG block

FC Nantes' long‑running sale has taken a decisive turn, with a Franco‑Luxembourgish investor consortium reportedly reaching a €125 million agreement – bonuses included – and €30 million already earmarked on a DNCG‑controlled account, signalling a concrete step forward after weeks of speculation.

New agreement details

The reported consortium, composed of investors from France and Luxembourg, is said to have signed a global operation worth €125 million, the sum encompassing undisclosed bonuses. No further breakdown of the bonus component has been provided, leaving the exact financial structure unclear.

According to TéléNantes, the information was relayed on Monday by journalist Emmanuel Merceron. He confirmed that the €125 million figure relates to the overall transaction, and that the news marks the first tangible progress in the protracted sale saga.

DNCG block and remaining uncertainties

Separately, €30 million has reportedly been blocked on an account held by the DNCG, the French football financial regulator. This immobilisation is presented as a significant signal, though it does not yet confirm a definitive change of ownership.

Despite the blocked funds, there is no evidence of a signed contract or a set timetable for completing the deal. The absence of an official declaration from FC Nantes means the transaction cannot be deemed final.

The identity of the Franco‑Luxembourgish group remains undisclosed, as does the detailed project they intend to pursue at the club. Likewise, the stance of the Kita family, long associated with the club’s ownership, has not been publicly clarified.

Should the agreement be ratified, attention will shift to the prospective governance model and the sporting ambitions of the new owners. For now, the saga continues, but the combination of a €125 million valuation and a DNCG‑blocked €30 million deposit injects a new degree of concreteness into the negotiations.