Mostafa Mohamed returns to Nantes after weeks away from the club

Mostafa Mohamed has returned to FC Nantes training after a prolonged and unexplained absence that had created uncertainty around his situation at the French club.

The Egyptian striker was back at Nantes’ La Jonelière training centre, bringing an end to a period during which he had been unavailable and had reportedly not responded to attempts from the club to make contact.

However, the 27-year-old forward did not immediately return to first-team training following his arrival. Instead, Nantes arranged an individual session for the player as the club assessed his physical condition after his time away from the squad.

Following that evaluation, Mohamed was directed to work with the reserve team as he continues his return to full fitness and gradually rebuilds his match readiness.

The Egyptian international’s return ends the uncertainty surrounding his absence, but questions remain over his long-term future with the Canaries.

Nantes’ coaching staff and management will now have to decide how best to reintegrate the striker into the squad after a situation that created tension and raised concerns over his commitment to the club.

Mohamed has been an important attacking option for Nantes since joining the club, but his latest absence has added uncertainty to his position within the team.

The coming period will be crucial for both player and club as they look to move forward and determine whether Mohamed can regain his place in the first-team setup.

For now, his return to the training ground provides Nantes with a clearer picture of his situation, while the striker will focus on recovering his physical condition and returning to competitive action.

The club’s next steps regarding Mohamed’s role will likely depend on his progress in training and discussions between the player, coaching staff and Nantes officials.