FC Nantes Ends Acquisition Talks With Phenix Capital After Financial Guarantees Fail
The FC Nantes ownership has formally terminated exclusive takeover discussions with Phenix Capital nearly a month after entering negotiations, as reported by Ouest-France. Club president Waldemar Kita announced the breakdown of the deal on Thursday, October 22, citing the prospective buyers’ failure to deliver promised financial guarantees or complete the mandatory dossier required for validation by the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG).
Manager Grégory Poirier Welcomes Resolution and Squad Stability
Speaking to the press ahead of a fixture, manager Grégory Poirier expressed a sense of relief regarding the conclusion of the protracted takeover saga. Poirier emphasized that the stability allows the coaching staff and players to focus strictly on pitch performance. “It always brings serenity to know who you are working for,” Poirier told reporters, describing the end of the uncertainty as a positive development for the club.
Uncertainty Lingers as Phenix Capital Pursues Further Review
Despite the official termination of exclusive talks by the club’s administration, competing local reporting from Tribune Nantaise indicates that representatives from Phenix Capital maintain hope of ultimately finalizing the acquisition dossier.
Training Ground Visit Focuses Strictly on Athletic Form
Amid the corporate turbulence, club owner Waldemar Kita made a rare appearance at the Jonelière training center on Thursday morning. According to Tribune Nantaise, Kita addressed the players and technical staff for roughly fifteen minutes. Poirier clarified to the media that the club president’s visit centered entirely on athletic encouragement following recent squad performances, with zero mention of the aborted sale process during the address.
Upcoming Ligue 2 Fixtures Against League Leaders
Currently sitting 15th in the Ligue 2 standings, FC Nantes travels to face the division leaders, who have suffered only a single defeat this season. The fixture kicks off on Saturday, with the squad looking to translate the renewed administrative stability off the pitch into points on the field.
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