Nanterre takes the lead in recruiting Mathis Dossou-Yovo
While Cholet Basket appeared to be in pole position to sign Mathis Dossou-Yovo (2.06m, 24 years old), the French center is now closer to joining Nanterre. The Hauts-de-Seine club, despite lacking European competition, has intensified discussions and ultimately won over the Châteauroux native.
Nanterre accelerates pursuit of Dossou-Yovo
According to our information, Nanterre 92 has taken the lead in negotiations to attract Mathis Dossou-Yovo. Already tracking him last year, the Paris region club has invested significantly to convince the center, who played for Oldenburg and Paris in 2024-2025.
While Cholet had the Champions League (BCL) as an advantage to attract the player, and coach Fabrice Lefrançois – who coached him at Évreux – showed strong interest, Nanterre has ultimately won the race.
Strasbourg showed interest, but Nanterre leads the way
Strasbourg had also made an offer to Mathis Dossou-Yovo, even higher than Nanterre’s. However, at this stage, it’s the Nanterre management who has taken the lead. The player, looking for a stable environment and a valued role after an up-and-down season, seems convinced by the club’s vision and the opportunity to work with Julien Mahé, whom he played with at Saint-Quentin.
A sporting decision ahead for Mathis Dossou-Yovo
Still undecided about his future, Mathis Dossou-Yovo should make his choice soon. Nanterre hopes to quickly conclude the deal to secure one of their interior positions. The club, which aims to build around a core of French players, sees him as a complementary profile to their developing roster.
Shannon Bogues also targeted by Nanterre
In addition to Mathis Dossou-Yovo, Nanterre 92 could also welcome Shannon Bogues (1.90m, 28 years old), if he doesn’t gain promotion to Betclic ELITE with Alliance Sport Alsace (ASA). The American guard, who had a remarkable season with ASA in Pro B, is indeed on the Paris region club’s radar. According to Ouest-France, Nanterre has made an offer, while the information we previously shared about Cholet’s interest was actually incorrect. Nothing is signed yet, but the situation could evolve very quickly for the player who is competing in the promotion playoff decider this Saturday at Le Portel.
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