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21 hours ago
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Arsène Kouassi takes his first steps in Ligue 1
Arsène Kouassi takes his first steps in Ligue 1 The 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season kicked off with a fiery test for Arsène Kouassi. The young Burkinabé defender started at left-back this Sunday, making his official debut for FC Lorient, and delivered a promising performance despite his team's 1-0 defeat to Auxerre. Under the guidance of his former and current coach, Olivier Pantaloni, Arsène Kouassi spent 75 minutes on the pitch. Although the 1-0 loss left a bitter taste for Lorient fans, the 20-year-old defender's display did not go unnoticed. Throughout the match, the player who began his career with New Stars FC in Burkina Faso showcased defensive solidity and a strong desire to support the attack down the left flank. His stats tell the story: 35 touches of the ball and a noticeable integration into Lorient's build-up play. He also delivered a key pass that nearly led to a goal, along with a successful long ball from two attempts, reflecting the quality of his performance. After making a name for himself in Corsica with Ajaccio, the number 43 featured for Lorient in 24 Ligue 2 matches last season, registering 3 assists. The Burkinabé powerhouse quickly became a transfer target for several clubs thanks to his blend of strength, speed, and ability to surge forward—qualities that caught Lorient's eye, leading them to sign him on July 24, 2025 on a four-year deal worth €1.2 million.
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a day ago
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Lorient make enquiry for Leeds' Illan Meslier
Illan Meslier (25), after a difficult past two seasons, has lost his starting place in goal at Leeds United. The Frenchman was part of the side that earned promotion back to the Premier League last season, however, his season between the sticks was marked – once again – by some high-profile errors. As a result, Leeds sought out a replacement for Meslier this season and signed Lucas Perri from Olympique Lyonnais. As Leeds get their Premier League campaign underway against Everton on Monday, there is no doubt that it will be the Brazilian who wears the No.1 jersey. Demoted, Meslier could leave the Yorkshire club. He could make a return to his boyhood club, FC Lorient, understands. Les Merlus, back in Ligue 1, have made an enquiry to bring their academy product back to the club. The former France U21 international left back in 2020 and has since gone on to play 214 matches for Leeds. But he may have played his last. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Newsweek
2 days ago
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How to Watch Auxerre vs Lorient: Live Stream Ligue 1, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Lorient is officially back in France's top flight, and the club's return to Ligue 1 kicks off on Sunday with a road trip to face Auxerre. Lorient's Senegalese forward #11 Bamba Dieng celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the French L1 football match between FC Lorient and Clermont Foot 63 at Stade du Moustoir in Lorient, western France on May... Lorient's Senegalese forward #11 Bamba Dieng celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the French L1 football match between FC Lorient and Clermont Foot 63 at Stade du Moustoir in Lorient, western France on May 19, 2024. More Photo by FRED TANNEAU/AFP via Getty Images How to Watch Auxerre vs FC Lorient Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Time: 11:15 AM EDT Location: Stade de l'Abbe Deschamps, Auxerre, France Channel: beIN SPORTS Xtra En Español Stream: Fubo (Start your subscription now) After one season outside France's top flight, Lorient arrives back among the country's elite and begins its quest for Ligue 1 survival away to Auxerre on Sunday. The two teams have been among the perennial contenders for relegation in recent years, but will look to gain an early edge in the hunt for bigger and better things. Almost three years on from their most recent trip to the Stade de l'Abbe Deschamps, Les Merlus travel east, hoping to make an early statement in their Ligue 1 ambitions. And it just so happens that Olivier Pantaloni's men bagged all three points in their most recent visit to the ground back in September 2022. Lorient gained promotion back to the big time after topping the Ligue 2 table last season, finishing two points ahead of Paris FC thanks to an emphatic 5-1 win over Martigues on the final day of the campaign. A lot more will be expected of the West Coast outfit if they're to clinch survival this time around, though Lorient has operated on an extremely tight budget, altering its squad this summer. The same is true for an Auxerre side that finished last term in 11th, its highest league finish in 14 years. Christophe Pelissier has unsurprisingly been entrusted to continue his work after three years at the helm, with a golden opportunity to bag three points on the opening weekend at home to promoted opposition. Live stream Auxerre vs Lorient on beIN SPORTS Xtra En Español with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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2 days ago
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Transfer: Gédéon Kalulu to Cyprus, talks intensify!
Gédéon Kalulu Congo international Gédéon Kalulu could be heading to Cyprus this summer. Gédéon Kalulu is unlikely to return to Ligue 1 with FC Lorient next season. Now entering the final year of his contract, the Congolese right-back is on the verge of sealing a move to Cyprus. According to Ouest-France, a transfer is indeed in the works. The identity of his future club remains unknown for now, but it's believed to be one of the three Limassol teams (Aris, Apollon, or AEL). It's worth noting that last season, Gédéon Kalulu featured in 20 matches (12 as a starter) in Ligue 2 for Les Merlus.
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5 days ago
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FC Lorient: Gédéon Kalulu set for a new chapter in Cyprus?
The Congolese right-back could swap Brittany for the Mediterranean island this summer. Gédéon Kalulu / FC Lorient Gédéon Kalulu is edging closer to a move to Cyprus. The FC Lorient right-back, who has missed recent training sessions, has caught the eye of AEK Larnaca, with the Cypriot side opening talks to sign him before the close of the summer transfer window. The Congolese full-back endured a tough 2024-2025 season, sidelined by surgery and several lengthy absences, making just 20 appearances in Ligue 2. Although he rejoined the squad at the end of July, Gédéon Kalulu was left out of pre-season matches and was not part of head coach Olivier Pantaloni's plans for the start of the league campaign. The Breton club, currently overhauling its defensive setup, is looking to free up space in the squad to bring in new profiles. The 27-year-old could leave FC Lorient in the coming days. Kalulu, whose contract runs until June 2026, is on the radar of AEK Larnaca, a Cypriot club competing in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. Lorient's management has opened the door to a departure, especially as the player has been absent from recent group sessions at Kerlir training ground. AEK Larnaca, aiming to strengthen their right flank, has made its interest in Kalulu clear and is hoping to finalise the signing before the end of the month. Negotiations are ongoing between both clubs, though no final agreement has been reached yet.
