Alban Lafont has returned to FC Nantes’ senior squad after spending a month training with the club’s reserve team. T
he Franco-Burkinabe goalkeeper had been sidelined during the winter transfer window as the club sought to offload him.
Despite Nantes’ clear intention to part ways with the 26-year-old, the transfer market failed to bring a suitable offer.
Watford reportedly attempted to secure Lafont on loan, but the Canaries declined the proposal.
With the window now closed, he has resumed training under head coach Antoine Kombouaré, joining fellow goalkeepers Hugo Barbet, Patrik Carlgren, and Anthony Lopes.
Lafont’s reintegration raises questions about his role in the squad going forward.
While a return to the starting lineup remains uncertain, this development could mark the beginning of a fresh chapter for the former Nantes captain.
Renowned for his shot-stopping ability, Lafont will now have to prove himself again to reclaim his place between the posts.
His future at the club remains unclear, but this step suggests a potential turnaround after a turbulent start to the year.
