Nantes studied several central defenders as potential signings, including 22-year-old Kosovo international Albian Hajdari from Hoffenheim. A move for Hajdari was ultimately deemed financially impossible to complete, along with other targets such as CJ Egan-Riley and Alexander Djiku. The centre-back joined Hoffenheim on 25/08/2025 and has made 7 Bundesliga appearances this season. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated to be €12.00m.