At 25, Ignatius Ganago’s tenure at FC Nantes appears to be drawing to a close, with a potential move to a new continent on the horizon.
The Cameroonian forward, who joined the Canaries from Lens in September 2022 for €4.4 million, has struggled to leave a lasting mark. Despite signing a contract until June 2027, Ganago’s journey with Nantes has been a mix of highs and challenging lows.
Memorable moments include his heroic last-day goal in the 2022-2023 season against Angers (1-0), which secured FC Nantes’ Ligue 1 survival, and his Europa League winner against Qarabag (2-1). However, a ruptured left knee cruciate ligament in November 2023 derailed his trajectory. The injury sidelined him for over 200 days, costing him participation in CAN 2023 and severely impacting his form.
This season, Ganago has struggled with only 11 goalless Ligue 1 appearances and a relegation to the reserves, including two National 3 games. A move could offer the rejuvenation he needs to rediscover his brilliance.
