Paulo Tavares' X account was deleted after a series of controversial messages, already fueling tensions surrounding the sale of FCNantes. The Franco-Portuguese businessman, who would have reached an agreement in principle with a consortium led by him to acquire the club, reacted to criticism from supporters by publishing an offensive message on the social network. He even suggested to a fan that they continue the discussion by telephone rather than remaining anonymous, which sparked strong reactions among Nantes supporters.
The exchanges intensified when Emmanuel Merceron, a Nantes insider, announced the disappearance of Tavares' account, claiming that it was linked to the “crazy exchanges” of the day. Merceron added that the closure was not due to hacking but rather pressure from fans. He also stressed that, despite the turbulence, everything was going well for the club.
The takeover project, estimated at between 100 and 125 million euros, remains far from finalized. The club's Social and Economic Committee expressed a unanimous unfavorable opinion, expressing concerns about the reliability of the assembly, the protection of jobs and the future of the club. In addition, the DNCG requires a financial guarantee of 25 million euros before considering a hearing of the buyers, which constitutes an additional obstacle for the Tavares consortium.
Supporters, who hope to see WaldemarKita step down after nearly two decades, remain skeptical about the financial strength and credibility of the project. The closure of Tavares' X account adds a new episode to this already eventful soap opera, but it does not mean the abandonment of the sale. The file remains suspended as long as the necessary financial guarantees and validations are not obtained, and the consortium cannot reassure the various players in the club.
In the meantime, the question of the takeover of FCNantes continues to cause turmoil among supporters, employees and regulatory bodies, while negotiations remain pending.