Idris Mohamed: Comoros-France defender linked with FC Metz move from Le Puy FC

Idris Mohamed, the Comoros-France centre-back currently at Le Puy FC, is being linked with a move to Ligue 2 side FC Metz as the second-tier club explore defensive reinforcements ahead of the new season.

The 22-year-old, who features primarily at centre-back, is under contract with Le Puy until 30 June 2027, meaning Metz would need to negotiate a fee rather than pursue a free transfer. Mohamed is currently valued at around €350,000, a figure that is expected to frame any discussions between the two French clubs as Metz look for cost-effective options to deepen their squad.

Mohamed has been playing his club football in the French pyramid with Le Puy, who compete in Ligue 3, and a switch to Metz would represent a step up the domestic ladder into the professional ranks of Ligue 2. The move is being considered as part of Metz’s broader efforts to refresh their back line, with the club assessing younger profiles capable of adapting to a higher level.

For Le Puy, losing a starting central defender with several years remaining on his deal would be a significant decision, potentially allowing them to bank a profit but forcing them into the market for a replacement before the transfer window closes.

With Mohamed tied down on a long-term contract at Le Puy FC until 2027, any progress on the rumoured transfer is likely to hinge on Metz matching the third-tier club’s valuation of the defender.