Lorient was rejected by Florian Thauvin, who joined Lens in the summer of 2025.

What happened ?

The 2018 World Cup winner shared his experience in a documentary aired on Ligue 1+. He called Laurent Nicollin, the president of Montpellier, twice, but received no response. Lorient was also mentioned as a club that did not contact him.

Why it matters for Lorient ?

Lorient, currently 9th in Ligue 1 with 45 points, is looking to strengthen its squad for the next season. The club recently lost to Le Havre with a score of 0-2 on May 17, 2026. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Standing | 9th | | Points | 45 | | Wins | 11 | | Losses | 11 | | Recent form | LWDLW |

What comes next ?

Lorient will have to face fierce competition in Ligue 1 to attract the best players. The club will also have to manage the expectations of its supporters, who hope to see their team perform better next season. André-Pierre Gignac, the former Lorient player, recently commented on the club's situation.