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Veteran goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, 35, is set to bolster Angers after his contract with Nantes concluded. The experienced shot-stopper underwent his medical examination this Thursday and is preparing to sign a two-year deal, with an option for a third.
Following a challenging eighteen months at Nantes, which culminated in their relegation to Ligue 2, the former iconic Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper is poised to represent his third club in Ligue 1. Lopes, who boasts 427 appearances in the French league, visited the Anjou club's facilities and completed his medical tests. His official signing is now the only remaining formality.
Regarding other transfer market movements for Angers, the possibility of signing Porto winger Yann Karamoh, 27, is considered fanciful. On the outgoing front, the club is monitoring Jacques Ékomié's situation. Hamburg had previously submitted a €6 million bid for the left-back last winter.
The move to Angers represents a new challenge in a more mature phase of Anthony Lopes' career. After many years with historic French football clubs, the Portuguese goalkeeper will now have the opportunity to play a significant role in a different environment, bringing with him the knowledge acquired over nearly two decades at the highest level.
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