Le Mans add João Almeida before RC Lens visit

Le Mans FC return to Stade Marie-Marvingt this weekend after drawing 1-1 away to OGC Nice on Saturday, 5 September, in Ligue 1 McDonald’s. Adil Bourabaa gave the visitors the lead in the 13th minute before Nice equalised, leaving Patrick Videira’s side with a point from their third league match.

The club has also confirmed a new arrival this week. João Almeida has joined Le Mans on a season-long loan from Brazilian club Coritiba, without an option to buy. The 20-year-old right-back becomes the club’s latest Brazilian signing after Enzo Vagner.

There has also been a confirmed departure, with midfielder Milan Robin leaving Le Mans for Estoril in Portugal. Robin played an important part in the club’s promotion campaign last season before beginning a new chapter abroad.

The next confirmed fixture is against RC Lens on Sunday, 13 September, with kick-off scheduled for 17:15 at Stade Marie-Marvingt. The match is listed as Matchday 4 of Ligue 1 McDonald’s, and tickets are available through the club’s official ticketing operation.

Fans looking to attend the next home game can buy Tickets for Le Mans on infotickets.com and follow the club’s first home fixture since the draw in Nice.