AS Monaco is active in the transfer market, with several movements and negotiations underway. The club received a new offer from Nottingham Forest for Soungou Touré Magassa, after refusing a first proposal from West Ham. Nottingham Forest offers 17 million euros for the young French field environment, although the ASM has not yet responded. Magassa, an international hope and Olympic player, is a talented player seeking to win, and his departure could be financially beneficial for Monaco. Meanwhile, attacker Eliesse Ben Seghir reportedly reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen, and the club is preparing to manage the departures of key players like Magnes Aliouèche.
The management of departures and arrivals in Monaco is a central topic this mercato. Despite Al Ahli’s interest, Denis Zakaria, ASM’s iconic captain, chose to stay at the club, an important decision for the coming season. The managing director of the ASM, Thiago Scuro, stressed the trust between the team and management, and the willingness to retain Zakaria, whose contract extends until 2028. The team suffered significant losses with the departure of players like Crivelli, Diaw, and David, compensated by the arrival of new players like Girod, but considered less of the same quality.
The next Ligue 1 match against Lille will be an important test for Monaco, which will have to face a strengthened Lille team. The absence of Pogba and Fati could impact the Monegasque attack, but the team will have to show greater defensive strength and efficiency in attack. Discussions with West Ham for Magassa are advanced, and a transfer could take place soon, with a six-year contract in the Premier League. This departure, though regretted, seems to be a logical decision for the player and for the club’s finances.