Kita Backs Winter Reinforcements as Nantes Face Mounting Pressure
FC nantes is facing a critical period, currently 15th in Ligue 1 with 11 points – level with relegation-threatened FC Metz – after a disappointing run of form. The recent stretch of games against fellow strugglers Metz, Le Havre, adn Lorient yielded only two points from a possible nine, intensifying the pressure on coach Luis Castro.
Despite the teamS struggles – only two wins in 13 league matches – club owner Waldemar Kita and his son are committed too bolstering the squad during the upcoming winter transfer window. While Castro’s position is increasingly precarious, the Kita family are proactively planning for reinforcements, aiming to bring in 3-4 players experienced in Ligue 1 to strengthen all areas of the team.
Sources at Ouest France report that Castro has lost meaningful credit with club leadership. Though, the planned recruitment signifies a commitment to change and support for the team’s fight to avoid relegation.
Before the transfer window opens, Castro will need to navigate a challenging December schedule including away trips to Lyon and Angers, a home match against Lens, and a Coupe de France fixture. The return of Johann Lepenant to the midfield is expected to provide a boost, but ultimately, points are crucial for both Castro’s future and Nantes’ survival in Ligue 1. Kita’s investment in new players demonstrates his determination to address the team’s shortcomings and steer the eight-time French champions clear of danger.
