Francis Coquelin returns to boyhood club Stade Lavallois after Nantes exit | OneFootball

Francis Coquelin has returned to Stade Lavallois, days after confirming his departure from Nantes.

The club said in a post that the French midfielder has committed to the side where he began, highlighting his spells in England and Spain and his 2021 Europa League triumph before joining Nantes.

Coquelin left a strong impression at Valencia during the Centenary season, helping deliver the Copa del Rey. He is remembered for a sliding defensive block on Lionel Messi.

After a difficult Ligue 1 campaign with Nantes, he has chosen his hometown club, where he trained before a Premier League move under Arsene Wenger.

He will now feature in Ligue 2 in the latter stages of his career, aiming to give back to his formative team. Coquelin has prioritised this destination over more lucrative offers.

Source: Superdeporte