Romain Molina dismisses Paulo Tavares' €100 million Nantes takeover plan
Romain Molina has flatly rejected the ambitious project to sell FC Nantes to Portuguese businessman Paulo Tavares, describing the proposal as "Mythomania" after L’Équipe published details of a potential €100 million deal.
Investor talks and projected price
L’Équipe reported that club owner Waldemar Kita is in advanced discussions with French and Portuguese investors, with Tavares positioned as the business introducer or figurehead of the consortium. The media said the amount being floated could approach €100 million. Une information highlighted by the newspaper warned that such large‑scale transactions often generate false leads.
The sale saga has dominated headlines for several days, with multiple rumours of a change of ownership circulating. According to the same report, the investors have already moved beyond a simple letter of intent, presenting a proposal that matches Kita's expectation of roughly €100 million for the club.
Molina's blunt rebuttal and lingering doubts
On X, the independent journalist posted a single‑word response – "Mythomania" – to the circulating reports. He also denied any involvement of Marcelo, Fabrice Pancrate and Olivier Monterrubio in the alleged project.
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L’Équipe cited Tavares in its investigation, describing him as the deal's business introducer and one of the leading figures behind the prospective sale. The newspaper added that Tavares had previously been linked to failed takeover attempts at Valenciennes and Saint‑Étienne.
Despite Molina's terse dismissal, the club owner confirmed the existence of three serious proposals and said he is now prepared to hand over the reins. The negotiations are therefore considered concrete, although the identity of the eventual buyer and the final structure of the deal remain unconfirmed.
At this stage, the only certainty is that FC Nantes is actively engaged in a sale process involving several candidates and potential investors, with Molina's comment adding another layer of controversy to an already sensitive dossier.