Former Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois set to join Reims | OneFootball

FC Nantes confirmed on Thursday that Nicolas Pallois (37) would be leaving the club. The defender leaves the club after eight years of service and 243 matches. However, the veteran has not taken long to find a new club.

The Frenchman is set to sign for Stade de Reims, according to a report from L’Équipe. He is expected to sign a one-year deal that would include the option to extend for a further year. Pallois joins a club in the lurch. Reims have already passed their meeting with the DNCG, outlining their budget for the upcoming season.

Les Stadistes were relegated to Ligue 2 following a defeat to FC Metz in the relegation play-offs. However, they may be promoted back to Ligue 1 immediately, pending the outcome of Olympique Lyonnais’ appeal against their administrative relegation.

Pallois, therefore, looks almost certain to be at Reims next season. Whether that will be in Ligue 1 or Ligue 2 is another question entirely.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle