Nantes: Gourvennec confirms two arrivals

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By: Manu Tournoux

FC Nantes coach Jocelyn Gourvennec confirmed the imminent arrival of two reinforcements for the Canaries.

The FC Nantes transfer window is already accelerating. Thirteenth in Ligue 1 at the break, with only 4 points ahead of the play-off, the Canaries will register the signings of Tino Kadewere and Bénie Traoré, who arrive respectively from OL and Sheffield United. Two reinforcements not yet made official but confirmed by Jocelyn Gourvennec. “They are players capable of playing in all three offensive positions”he rejoiced Wednesday at a press conference.

“Tino knows Ligue 1 well. He is a player with a very good state of mind. A team player, who has provided a lot of services to Lyon. He wanted to play more. The conditions were ripe for him to comedeclared the FCN coach. Bénie is a very dynamic player, with a big start, always on the move in front of the goal. In Abidjan, he was trained on the side, he will offer us different possibilities. »

Their arrival is so imminent that they could both be in the Nantes group to face Pau, Friday evening (6 p.m.) in 32e final of the Coupe de France. “If they are qualified, they come with us,” said Jocelyn Gourvennec.