AJ Auxerre announced on Wednesday the signing of Paul Nardi, an experienced goalkeeper, who joins the club after two seasons with Queens Park Rangers. The transfer market of AJ Auxerre continues with this arrival, which illustrates the club's desire to replace Donovan Leon, who left for Saudi Arabia, and to establish competition in the goalkeepers' positions.
Who is Paul Nardi ?
Paul Nardi, a 32-year-old goalkeeper, was trained at AS Nancy-Lorraine and made his professional debut in 2013 in Ligue 2. He then played for AS Monaco, Stade Rennais, Cercle Bruges, where he won the Belgian Second Division championship in 2018, and FC Lorient, where he actively participated in the Ligue 2 championship and the promotion of the Merlus to the elite.
Why is this important for AJ Auxerre ?
The arrival of Paul Nardi is important for AJ Auxerre as it allows the club to strengthen its squad and replace Donovan Leon, who left for Saudi Arabia. This also shows the club's desire to maintain competition in the goalkeepers' positions and to strengthen itself for the upcoming season.
What comes next ?
AJ Auxerre is preparing for the upcoming season with this arrival, which should strengthen its squad. The club is currently 16th in Ligue 1 with 24 points, 5 wins, 9 draws, and 15 losses in 29 matches. The Auxerrois are also 39 points behind the leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The next match of AJ Auxerre will take place on February 20, 2027 against Nice away.
Who is absent ?
The following players are currently absent: Nordi Mukiele, Joao Neves, Nordi Mukiele, Senny Mayulu, Kimpembe Presnel, Senny Mayulu.
The goalkeeper Paul Nardi has signed a two-year contract with AJ Auxerre and will wear the number 1 jersey. He made his professional debut in 2013 in Ligue 2 and played for several clubs, including AS Monaco, Stade Rennais, and Cercle Bruges. He won the Belgian Second Division championship in 2018 with Cercle Bruges and actively participated in the Ligue 2 championship and the promotion of the Merlus to the elite with FC Lorient. With nearly 350 games played in his career, Paul Nardi is an experienced goalkeeper who will bring all his qualities and experience to the Auxerrois group.
