Youssef El Arabi begins new chapter with Marko FC promotion challenge

Youssef El Arabi has left FC Nantes and signed a new contract with Marko FC, continuing his career in the Greek second division.

The Morocco international has opted against retirement after a difficult season in France and will now take his experience to Greece as Marko FC target promotion to the top flight. The move brings an end to his time with FC Nantes, who have been relegated to Ligue 2.

Marko FC announced the arrival of the 39-year-old striker through the club’s Instagram account, using the platform to welcome their new signing.

El Arabi’s next destination is a familiar one. The former Al Duhail forward has already played in the Greek league, having represented Olympiacos earlier in his career. He has also spent time with Granada.

His latest spell came at FC Nantes, where he made 27 appearances during the season. El Arabi contributed two assists but scored only four goals, as the club’s campaign ended with relegation to Ligue 2.

Despite those numbers, his experience remains an important part of his profile. El Arabi has already played in Greece and will now return to the country with Marko FC, where the club hopes he can help deliver promotion to the first division.

The move ensures the striker will remain active rather than bring his playing career to a close. After his complicated season with FC Nantes, he has secured another contract and will begin a new challenge in Greece.

For Marko FC, the signing represents the arrival of a forward with experience of both international football and the Greek championship. For El Arabi, it provides the opportunity to continue playing at the age of 39 while seeking a fresh start away from Nantes.

His departure follows a season in which he was unable to prevent FC Nantes from dropping into Ligue 2. The Moroccan striker will now turn his attention to Marko FC’s promotion ambitions in Greece.