Put aside by FC Nantes, Alban Lafont could find a place in the workforce of the Canaries with the arrival of a brand new coach, Luis Castro. A completely unthinkable scenario a few weeks ago.
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Put in the closet since winter 2024, Alban Lafont seemed to live his last moments in FC Nantes. Relegated to the rank of third goalkeeper, pushed towards the exit at each transfer window, the 26 -year -old porter was clearly no longer in the club's plans. However, against all odds, a spectacular turnaround could completely revive his career in the Canaries. The departure of Antoine Kombouaré has rebatted the cards, and the new coach Luis Castro seems ready to reassess everything, including the case of a more motivated than ever.
Luis Castro ready to relaunch Lafont
Freshly named on the bench of FC Nantes, Luis Castro arrives with a new vision and above all, without preconceived ideas. According to the Team, the Portuguese coach does not exclude a reintegration of Alban Lafont in the professional group. An unexpected opportunity for the former Toulouse goalkeeper, whose impeccable behavior in recent months has not gone unnoticed. While many would have given up, Lafont preferred to roll up the sleeves, going so far as to defend the reserve cages with seriousness and humility. A state of mind that appeals to the new staff, in search of stability and experienced leaders.
A big salary …
If Luis Castro decided to bet again on Alban Lafont, this would constitute an incredible reversal of the situation. But on the side of the leaders, we rather look at his salary, the most important in the locker room (150,000 euros). Waldemar Kita would very much like to get rid of it, especially since Lafont has a few touches in France and abroad …
