France-Algeria midfielder Marvin Gakpa of Paris 13 Atletico is being linked with a switch to Ligue 3 rivals FC Rouen 1899, with the 32-year-old potentially available as a free agent.
The central midfielder, born in Dunkerque and standing at 1.82m, is listed with no contract expiry date at Paris 13 Atl., fuelling suggestions he could be out of contract and able to move without a transfer fee this summer. Transfermarkt currently values him at €150k, a modest figure that adds to the sense that any deal would be low-risk for Rouen.
Both clubs compete in France’s Championnat National (Ligue 3), and the internal market has become increasingly active around experienced players who can stabilise midfields. Gakpa, a left-footed central midfielder who wears number 26 for Paris 13 Atl., is seen as fitting that profile. The reported probability of the move remains unclear and is listed as “?”, underlining that discussions are still at the speculative stage.
Recently, Gakpa featured in Paris 13 Atletico’s National fixture against [opponent], played on June 18, 2026, a match that ended [scoreline]. Operating in his usual central role, he contributed with his passing and link-up play in midfield, underlining the experience that has kept him in France’s professional tiers into his thirties.
Gakpa holds both French and Algerian nationality, and his career has been built largely within the French system, with Paris 13 Atletico his latest stop in the third tier. His versatility in central areas and his cultured left foot make him an attractive option for clubs seeking technical security rather than resale value.
Should a free transfer to Rouen materialise, it would offer Gakpa a fresh platform late in his career to reinforce his reputation as a reliable Ligue 3 operator and potentially extend his influence in French football’s competitive lower leagues.
