Very well advanced to afford the services of Paul Pogba, AS Monaco could attract another French international during this summer transfer window. Explanations.
Mercato: a French porter on the tablets of AS Monaco
Currently free and in search of a new start after a difficult period, Paul Pogba could make his comeback in France. Long associated with OM, the 32 -year -old midfielder should actually “join Monaco”, according to Foot Mercato. But the former Juventus Turin player could be followed by another French international in the Principality.
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Indeed, according to information relayed in recent hours by Insider Mohamed Toubache-Ter, AS Monaco would have set its sights on Brice Samba, the goalkeeper of Stade Rennais. Tired of the errors of Radosław Majecki and Philipp Köhn, the Monegasque leaders would have placed the former porter of the RC Lens on their short-list for this summer transfer window.
Despite its relegation to the rank of number 3 in the French team, Brice Samba keeps a good rating on the transfer market. His visit to Nottingham and then to Lens pleads in his favor. A rebound in Monaco could relaunch his career and revive the interest of Didier Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup. 31 years old, the French international (3 selections) joined Rennes last January for 14 million euros.
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Although his departure is not planned this summer, Brice Samba could be seduced by the Monegasque project, in particular by the prospect of competing in the next Champions League. Under contract until 2029, Samba remains a complex file for AS Monaco, thanks to its advantageous tax regime, could absorb its big salary without trembling.
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