Tent atmosphere at FC Metz. While the transfer window is in full swing, Bernard Serin, president of the Grenats, decided: Matthieu Udol, emblematic captain and pillar of the ascent in Ligue 1, will not leave the Moselle this summer. Courted by the RC Lens, the 29 -year -old left side embodies the soul of the club, and Serin recalled it with force: “When you have a player like Matthieu, the objective is to constitute a competitive team around him, around his captain. He told the team.
However, there is no question of locking up in an showdown. The manager of Messin assures him, he “will not go to the clash” with his player, while specifying that the final decision belongs to the club. UDOL, under contract until 2027, remains central to the FC Metz maintenance and stability project. Only an offer from a foreign club or a pretender outside the fight for maintenance, and at the height of financial expectations, could make the lines move.
Behind the scenes, the message is clear: Metz wants to build around its frames, Udol in mind, and refuses to give in to market pressure. A firm speech, but be careful that this is not counterproductive.
The RC Lens could quickly move on. A situation that could frustrate Matthieu Udol, all the more if no other seductive sports project were to be offered. A frustration which could therefore be felt on the level of play on the left rear Messin.
