Discussions about the possible sale of FC Nantes, a historic French football club based in Nantes, have continued without reaching a final agreement. As of now, no official purchase promise or deposit has been submitted to the DNCG, the French football financial watchdog, which is required to review and approve any acquisition within 90 days. This lack of clarity is not new—FC Nantes has faced uncertainty about its future for over 20 years, with repeated rumors of potential sales or financial difficulties. On August 28, Waldemar Kita, the current owner of FC Nantes, warned against getting too optimistic. While there are indications of interest and ongoing talks, Kita emphasized that no concrete agreement has yet been signed. A report from local media outlet Télénantes, published nearly a month later, echoed this sentiment, stating that there are "two or three proposals" being considered but that no official deal has been reached. Some sources suggest that a group of investors from France and Portugal is ready to offer 100 million euros for the club. However, the involvement of Paulo Tavares, a French-Portuguese representative of this investor group, has raised questions. Tavares has been involved in various football-related ventures in the past, including failed attempts to buy the clubs Valenciennes and AS Saint-Etienne. He also organized a controversial match in Chechnya in 2011, which involved several well-known football figures. While some within FC Nantes acknowledge the potential interest from the investor group, doubts remain about the reliability of the deal. One of Tavares's former associates expressed skepticism, saying, “With him, at least, little chance that the deal will be realized.” Additionally, there are lingering questions about whether the investors have the financial backing to complete the purchase and whether the club is actually worth the proposed 100 million euros. The situation remains uncertain as the club continues to wait for a clear path forward.