Chabot Set for Manchester City Move

Angers’ Goalkeeping Shake‑Up

Angers have endured a turbulent summer in the goalkeeping department. Hervé Koffi shone on loan from RC Lens last season, yet the Ligue 1 club could not meet Lens’s valuation to secure him permanently. To fill the void, Angers turned to Anthony Lopes, a free‑agent keeper released by FC Nantes after his contract expired. Now the club is preparing to lose another promising shot‑stopper from its ranks.

Another Rising Talent Heads West

Max‑Edgar Chabot, an 18‑year‑old French prospect, has rejected his first professional contract at Angers. The young goalkeeper has experience at Angers’s U19 level and earned a place in the France U17 squad for the 2024 U17 World Cup. Regarded as one of the club’s most exciting prospects, Chabot’s departure marks a notable exit for the Sarthe side.

Manchester City Closes in on a Deal

According to a report in Le Parisien, Chabot is closing in on a move to Premier League giants Manchester City. Although no paperwork has been signed, an agreement is expected to be reached in the coming days. The French underage international is set to join City’s youth structure, continuing the club’s investment in goalkeeper talent.

What It Means Moving Forward

For Angers, losing Chabot compounds the goalkeeping puzzle after the earlier Hoffi and Lopes signings. The club will need to bolster its defensive line quickly to avoid a vacancy in the senior squad. Meanwhile, Manchester City adds depth to its academy pipeline, reinforcing its reputation for spotting promising European keepers.

• Max‑Edgar Chabot (18) rejects Angers professional contract.
• Played for Angers U19 and France U17; part of 2024 U17 World Cup squad.
• Le Parisien reports an imminent agreement with Manchester City.
• Angers previously signed Anthony Lopes from FC Nantes after missing out on Hervé Koffi from RC Lens.
• Manchester City continues its strategy of acquiring young European goalkeeping talent.