French Soccer League Transfers and Rumors for Summer 2025

French Soccer League Transfers and Rumors

As of June 4, 2025, transfers and rumors in French Soccer Leagues, such as Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, are buzzing with many confirmed transfers and possible deals.

In Ligue 1, there is a lot happening with teams like PSG and Marseille, while Ligue 2 is also seeing important player changes, often related to promotions.

There are rumors that big players like Franco Mastantuono might be joining PSG, but these are not confirmed yet and depend on ongoing negotiations.

The situation is complicated, with talks still happening and financial issues influencing the deals, so the details could change.

Ligue 1 Transfers

Ligue 1 has had a lot of transfer activity for the 24/25 season, with 362 players coming in and 340 players leaving. The total amount spent on new players is €944,351,587, while the total money made from players leaving is €893,364,000, which means the league has a net balance of -€50,987,587.

Some important transfers are:

PSG: They signed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (23, from Georgia) from SSC Napoli for €70.00m, and he has a contract until 2029.

Marseille: They brought in Amine Gouiri (19, from France and Cote d’Ivoire) from Rennes for €22m, which includes some add-ons.

Rennes: They signed Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic in a swap deal for Jota, who went back to Celtic.

Other big moves include João Neves (19, from Portugal) joining PSG for €59.92m and Jhon Lucumí (22, from Ecuador) moving to Eintracht Frankfurt for €40.00m.

Some notable departures are Manuel Ugarte (23, from Uruguay) going to Manchester United for €50.00m and Xavi Simons (21, from the Netherlands and Suriname) transferring to RB Leipzig for €50.00m.

Ligue 2 Transfers

Ligue 2 has seen 300 new players join and 330 leave for the 24/25 season. The total money spent on transfers is €32,180,000, while the income from transfers is €135,986,000, leading to a positive balance of €103,806,000.

Some important transfers are:

Arrivals: Georges Mikautadze (23, from Georgia, living in France) came from Ajax Amsterdam for €13.00m, Anthony Mandréa (28, from France) joined from AJ Auxerre for €3.00m, and Gideon Mensah (21, from Ghana) transferred from Hammarby IF for €5.70m.

Departures: Mikautadze moved to Olympique Lyon for €18.50m, Eliesse Ben Seghir (20, from Senegal) went to AS Monaco for €15.00m, and Eli Junior Kroupi (18, from France, with roots in Cote d’Ivoire) left for AFC Bournemouth for €13.00m.

Rumors Across Leagues

There are a lot of rumors going around, especially in Ligue 1, with talks happening and possible new signings.

Some of the main rumors are:

PSG: They are trying to sign Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, and there are no problems with the Cunha deal.

Marseille: They are connected to Mohamed Amoura from Algeria, along with Brighton and Frankfurt, and also to Farès Belloumi from Algeria, who has interest from Benfica and Ajax.

Nice: They are interested in Houssem Aouar from Algeria.

Strasbourg: They are in talks with Montpellier about Khalil Fayad (20), and Brest is also showing interest.

Paris FC: They are asking about Matthis Abline (22) from Nantes, who is also wanted by Lille, and they are discussing contract extensions with Nouha Dicko and Julien Lopez, plus they are interested in Idrissa Gueye.

Angers (Ligue 2): They are linked with Hervé Koffi from Lens, Gora Diouf from Sion, Téo Barisic from Lyon, and Raki Aouani from Etoile du Sahel.

Detailed Analysis of French Soccer Transfers and Rumors as of June 4, 2025

This article gives a detailed look at confirmed player transfers and current rumors in French soccer leagues, especially Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, June 4, 2025. The details come from various trustworthy sources, such as sports databases like Transfermarkt and conversations on social media platforms like X, providing a thorough understanding of the transfer market.

Overview of Transfer Activity

The French soccer transfer market is lively, with a lot happening in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Ligue 1, famous for its big clubs like Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Marseille, and Nice, has received a lot of money, while Ligue 2 has many player transfers, showing how competitive the promotion and relegation fights are.

Rumors, often sparked by X posts and sports news, make things more complicated, with many possible deals still being discussed.

Overview of Transfer Activity

Rumors, often sparked by X posts and sports news, make things more complicated, with many possible deals still being discussed.

Confirmed Transfers in Ligue 1

Ligue 1’s transfer window for the 24/25 season has been marked by several high-profile moves, particularly for top clubs:

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): They signed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (23, Georgia) from SSC Napoli for €70.00m, and he has a contract until 2029. João Neves (19, Portugal) came from Benfica for €59.92m. Other new players include Matvey Safonov (25, Russia) from FK Krasnodar for €20.00m.

Olympique de Marseille: They officially signed Amine Gouiri (19, France, Cote d’Ivoire) from Rennes for €22m, which includes €3m in performance-related bonuses. They also signed centre-back Luiz Felipe earlier in the winter transfer window.

Rennes: They signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic, and Portuguese forward Jota is going back to Celtic in exchange.

Other Ligue 1 Clubs:

Jhon Lucumí (22, Ecuador) transferred from Eintracht Frankfurt to an undisclosed club for €40.00m. Notable departures include Manuel Ugarte (23, Uruguay) moving to Manchester United for €50.00m and Xavi Simons (21, Netherlands, Suriname) going to RB Leipzig for €50.00m.

Confirmed Transfers in Ligue 1

Ligue 1’s transfer window for the 24/25 season has been marked by several high-profile moves, particularly for top clubs:

Rennes: They signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic, and Portuguese forward Jota is going back to Celtic in exchange.

Other Ligue 1 Clubs:

Confirmed Transfers in Ligue 2

Key New Players:

Georges Mikautadze (23, Georgia, France) has joined from Ajax Amsterdam for €13.00m.

Anthony Mandréa (28, France) has transferred from AJ Auxerre for €3.00m.

Gideon Mensah (21, Ghana) comes from Hammarby IF for €5.70m. Key

Departures:

Mikautadze is moving to Olympique Lyon for €18.50m.

Eliesse Ben Seghir (20, Senegal) is heading to AS Monaco for €15.00m.

Eli Junior Kroupi (18, France, Cote d’Ivoire) is going to AFC Bournemouth for €13.00m.

Bamba Dieng (22, Cote d’Ivoire, France) is transferring to Olympique Marseille for €10.50m.

The large number of transfers shows how competitive Ligue 2 is, as many teams are trying to get promoted to Ligue 1.

Confirmed Transfers in Ligue 2

Key New Players:

Georges Mikautadze (23, Georgia, France) has joined from Ajax Amsterdam for €13.00m.

Anthony Mandréa (28, France) has transferred from AJ Auxerre for €3.00m.

Gideon Mensah (21, Ghana) comes from Hammarby IF for €5.70m. Key

Departures:

Mikautadze is moving to Olympique Lyon for €18.50m.

Eliesse Ben Seghir (20, Senegal) is heading to AS Monaco for €15.00m.

Eli Junior Kroupi (18, France, Cote d’Ivoire) is going to AFC Bournemouth for €13.00m.

Bamba Dieng (22, Cote d’Ivoire, France) is transferring to Olympique Marseille for €10.50m.

The large number of transfers shows how competitive Ligue 2 is, as many teams are trying to get promoted to Ligue 1.

Transfer Rumors and Speculation

Rumors, which are frequently talked about on X and covered by sports news sources, create more excitement in the transfer market. These rumors are based on guesses and can change depending on talks and money issues.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): Currently in discussions to sign Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, with initial talks already started, according to an X post by FabrizioRomano.

No problems with the signing of Cunha (probably Matheus Cunha), which is also mentioned in the same X post.

Al-Nassr is showing interest in Luis Diaz and Hancko, but this is mainly relevant to Saudi clubs, as stated in the same X post.

Olympique de Marseille (OM): Connected with Mohamed Amoura (Algeria), along with Brighton and Frankfurt. Also mentioned in relation to Farès Belloumi (Algeria), with interest from Benfica and Ajax.

OGC Nice:

Linked with Houssem Aouar (Algeria), rumored new arrivals include Anthony Moris (goalkeeper from USG for <1M€), Gabin Bernardeau (free from National), Kalidou Sidibé (<1M€ from Ligue 2), and Tobias Gulliksen (8–9M€), while departures like Bulka (10-15M€) and Guessand (25-30M€) are also mentioned.

Strasbourg:

In discussions with Montpellier to sign Khalil Fayad (20), with Brest also showing interest.

Paris FC:

Made an inquiry about Nantes’ Matthis Abline (22), with Lille also interested.

Contract extension for Nouha Dicko is going well, good progress for Julien Lopez, and interest in Idrissa Gueye.

Sporting Club de Angers (SCO, Ligue 2): Linked with Hervé Koffi (goalkeeper from Lens), Gora Diouf (defender from Sion), Téo Barisic (defender from Lyon), and Raki Aouani (attacker from Etoile du Sahel).

Tables of Notable Transfers

Ligue 1 Notable Transfers (2024-25)

Ligue 1

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made a blockbuster move from SSC Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for €70 million.
João Neves joined PSG from Benfica in a deal worth €59.92 million.
Amine Gouiri transferred from Rennes to Marseille for €22 million, with potential add-ons included in the agreement.
Kyogo Furuhashi moved from Celtic to Rennes as part of an exchange deal.
Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte departed Paris Saint-Germain for Manchester United, completing a €50 million transfer to the Premier League.

Ligue 2

Georges Mikautadze, a 23-year-old Georgian-French centre-forward, transferred from Ajax Amsterdam for €13 million.
Anthony Mandréa, a 28-year-old French right winger, made a move from AJ Auxerre for €3 million.
Gideon Mensah, a 21-year-old Ghanaian centre-back, was signed from Hammarby IF for €5.7 million.
Georges Mikautadze also completed a second transfer in the window, moving to Olympique Lyon for €18.5 million.
Eliesse Ben Seghir, a 20-year-old midfielder of Senegalese descent, joined AS Monaco for €15 million.

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English Transfers

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