Young Libyan set to sign with Nantes

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·17 January 2026

Young Libyan set to sign with Nantes

FC Nantes is on the verge of finalizing the signing of Ali Youssef. The 24-year-old Libyan international center-back is expected to join the Canaries from Club Africain.

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According to L’Équipe, an agreement is close for a transfer fee estimated at €500,000. The player would sign a two-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2028. Already tracked by Nantes last summer, Ali Youssef is set to bolster the Nantes defense during this winter transfer window.

🆕 Le défenseur central Ali Youssef (🇱🇾 24) serait dans le viseur du FC Nantes Le défenseur central du Club africain 🇹🇳 devrait être transféré contre un transfert de 500K€ 🗞️ @lequipe #FCN #Mercato
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