Nantes complete contract extension with Frédéric Guilbert and Sekou Doucouré..

Nantes announced on their official website on Thursday that they have extended the contracts of two of their defenders, Frédéric Guilbert and Sekou Doucouré.

According to Nantes' official statement, Guilbert has signed on a new short-term two-year deal with the club which will only run until the summer of 2028; while Doucouré has signed on a new three-year contract which runs until the summer of 2029.

About Frédéric Guilbert

The 31-year-old Frédéric Guilbert was born on December 24, 1994, in Valognes, France. He is 1.78 meters tall and primarily plays as a right-back, but can play in virtually any position in the defense.

Guilbert joined Caen's youth academy on a free transfer and started playing for their reserves in 2012.

The following summer, Guilbert joined non-league club Cherbourg on a free transfer, where his impressive performances attracted the attention of several Ligue 1 clubs.

In the summer of 2014, Guilbert moved to Bordeaux. 

In the summer of 2016, Guilbert was loaned back to Caen, with his ownership being permanently purchased the following summer.

On the 2019 winter transfer window deadline day, Guilbert joined Aston Villa for £5.5 million.

During his six-month spell at Villa, Guilbert helped the club avoid relegation and reached the Carabao Cup final once.

In January 2021, Guilbert was loaned-out to Strasbourg for a year and a half.

Upon returning from his loan spell at the following summer, Guilbert rejoined Aston Villa first-team, but he did not get any playing time.

In January 2023, Guilbert returned to Strasbourg as a free agent.

The following August, Guilbert joined Lecce as a free agent.

This January, Guilbert joined Nantes as a free agent.

Since joining Nantes, Guilbert has made 8 appearances for Les Canaris in all competitions, but has yet to score or assist.

About Sekou Doucouré

Sekou Doucouré, who is only still 21 years old, was born on April 26, 2005, in Créteil, France. He is 1.87 meters tall, plays as a center-back and holds dual French and Malian citizenship.

Doucouré joined Paris Saint-Germain's youth academy at the age of 13, winning the U19s league title with the team, but was released in 2024.

After leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Doucouré joined Nantes as a free agent in August of the same year and completed his Nantes first-team debut by coming on as a substitute in March 2025.

Since joining Les Canaris, so far, Doucouré has made 3 appearances for the Ligue 1 club in all competitions, but has yet to score or assist.

Image source: Internet / Nantes official website