Ivorian defender Bamo Méité is set to return to his former club Lorient on a loan deal. Having joined Marseille two years ago, Méité struggled to make a significant impact despite showing promise during his first season. Following an underwhelming loan period at Montpellier, he is now moving back to Lorient with the aim of revitalizing his career. Lorient, who have recently secured promotion to Ligue 1, are seeking defensive reinforcements after suffering a heavy defeat to LOSC. Sources indicate that the deal was finalized in the final hours of the transfer window, and Lorient is optimistic that the 23-year-old Méité will recover his form to assist them in stabilizing their defense. Méité's contract with Marseille is due to expire in 2028, and his market value is currently estimated at €4 million by Transfermarkt.