FC Nantes may lose Johann Lepenant this summer. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder is being targeted by Lorient.

Who is Johann Lepenant?

Johann Lepenant is a French defensive midfielder trained at US Granville and then SM Caen. He joined Olympique Lyonnais in 2022 before signing with FC Nantes in July 2025 for 2.5 million euros.

Why does Lorient want Lepenant?

Lorient has been interested in Lepenant for months. The Breton club is preparing an offer to convince the player to join its ranks. But Lorient is not the only club interested.

What's next for Lepenant?

FC Nantes does not want to let Lepenant go without significant financial compensation. Waldemar Kita, the club's owner, wants to take advantage of the competition for the player. Toulouse FC is also reportedly interested in Lepenant.

StatValue
Age23 years old
PositionDefensive midfielder
ContractUntil 2029
Valuation7 million euros