Nancy has just lost a young talent, Hugo Ducret, who has decided to leave football to pursue athletics. The 19-year-old Strasbourg native had been at Nancy's training center for five years.

What happened ?

Hugo Ducret explained that Nancy was unable to offer him a contract for the next season, which led him to return to the amateur league.

Why is this important for Nancy ?

This decision shows that young players have choices to make after their training, and that Nancy must be competitive to keep them.

What comes next for Hugo Ducret ?

Hugo Ducret is now aiming for the junior World Championships 1,500m minimum and has already started training to achieve his goal.

Nancy is currently 14th in Ligue 2 with 37 points, after 34 games played. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-05-09 | Nancy 3-2 Dunkerque | The club has won its last four games and has scored 35 goals this season, but has also conceded 52.