Nantes Eyeing Former Lens Midfielder Jean Onana for Potential Transfer

Jean Onana, a 25-year-old Cameroonian midfielder, may be making a return to French football this winter. The player, who spent most of his career in Ligue 1, transferred from RC Lens to Beşiktaş at the start of the 2023/24 season. However, his time in Turkey has been challenging, with limited opportunities in the first team.

Last season, Onana had a loan spell at Olympique de Marseille for the latter half of the campaign. Upon returning to Beşiktaş, he has continued to face difficulties in securing regular playing time, with no appearances since September across all competitions.

Nantes, currently positioned just above the relegation zone in Ligue 1, are exploring options to improve their situation. The club sees Onana as a potential solution and could offer him a similar opportunity to revive his career as Marseille did previously.

This potential move comes as Nantes looks to strengthen their squad and avoid relegation. The team’s recent draw against AS Monaco has provided some breathing room, but they remain cautious as their closest rivals have yet to play their matches.