FEATURE | Sarr, Dieng, Diatta: Ligue 1 Free Agent XI
FEATURE | Sarr, Dieng, Diatta: Ligue 1 Free Agent XI With the Ligue 1 season concluding this weekend, there are plenty of players who will be playing their final games for their clubs before departing on a free transfer. Of the players whose contracts are expiring, Get French Football News have created an XI. Goalkeeper: Anthony Lopes (35) – Nantes Few players have covered themselves in glory at Nantes this season, but Anthony Lopes has proved that he is still a reliable option.
He was somewhat stepping into the unknown by finally leaving Olympique Lyonnais, but his leadership qualities and shot-stopping ability have been valuable, albeit insufficient to keep Les Canaris in the top-flight. Defender: Malang Sarr (27) – Lens From forgotten man at Chelsea to the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Season. It has been quite the comeback for Sarr, who now harbours hopes of going to the World Cup this year with Senegal.
With the likes of Facundo Medina, Kevin Danso, and Abdukodir Khusanov leaving Lens in recent months, they needed someone to step up, and Sarr did just that. A top club could take a punt on him. Defender: Chancel Mbemba (31) – Lille Naturally, there were doubts surrounding Mbemba this season.
He didn’t play at all during his final 12 months at Olympique de Marseille. In a team chasing Champions League football, he has managed 21 appearances in all competitions. An experienced and physical defender, he has regained fitness.
Given their European engagements, Lille may regret letting him leave. Defender: Aissa Mandi (34) – Lille The same certainly applies to Aissa Mandi. Having arrived at Lille back in 2024, the Algeria international has been reliable and an ever-present for Bruno Genesio’s side.
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