Andy Delort, the Algerian striker recently released by Qatari club Umm Salal, is poised to make a comeback to Montpellier. Reports from Midi Libre suggest that Delort will meet with President Laurent Nicollin on Monday during a scheduled lunch meeting.
Having previously played for Montpellier between 2018 and 2021, Delort left a significant mark with 106 appearances and 47 goals for MHSC.
His return to the club comes after his departure from Umm Salal earlier this winter. Despite his exit, Delort remains under contract with the Qatari side until June 2025.
Reports indicate that his transfer fee could be in the region of two million euros.
Montpellier, currently positioned 13th in the Ligue 1 standings, has been striving to distance itself from the relegation zone.
The team has shown promise with two significant victories against Le Havre (2-0) and Lorient (2-0) following the international break.
However, their momentum was stalled by a draw against bottom-ranked Clermont (1-1) over the weekend.
The prospective return of Andy Delort is expected to bolster Montpellier’s squad ahead of the upcoming season.
proven track record and familiarity with the club’s system make him a valuable addition, providing depth and firepower to the team’s attacking lineup.
With Montpellier aiming to climb higher in the league standings and potentially challenge for European qualification, the reintroduction of Delort could prove pivotal in achieving their objectives.
As discussions between Delort and Montpellier’s leadership progress, fans eagerly anticipate the formalization of his return, hopeful that it will herald a new era of success for the club.
