Deportivo La Corogne revives European chase for Nathan Zézé

At the training ground of Deportivo La Corogne, 21‑year‑old centre‑back Nathan Zézé, currently under contract with Saudi side Neom SC until 2030, finds a fresh European suitor. After earlier interest from Galatasaray and Real Sociedad, the Spanish club has entered the race for the former FC Nantes defender.

Deportivo La Corogne targets central defender

Deportivo La Corogne has placed the 21‑year‑old left‑footed centre‑back on its shortlist as it seeks to bolster its central defence. According to Matteo Moretto, reported by La Tribune Nantaise, the club values Zézé “very well” internally. Le club galicien appreciates his profile.

The Spanish side is also monitoring Lilian Brassier of Stade Rennais, keeping both defenders as potential targets before the transfer window closes.

Zézé, a product of ten years at FC Nantes, moved to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2025, signing a deal with Neom SC that runs until 2030.

Only a year after leaving FC Nantes, his market rating remains high across Europe, having already attracted interest from Galatasaray and Real Sociedad. Après Galatasaray and Real Sociedad, the interest continues.

At present no formal offer has been made, but Deportivo La Corogne hopes to turn its scouting into a concrete proposal in the final weeks of the mercato.

The renewed pursuit underscores Zézé’s continued appeal and suggests a possible return to European football before the season’s end. Un retour en Europe is already being considered for Zézé.