Ivorian right-back Koffi Kouao, 27, is one of the players whose contract ends in June. The coach stated that players at the end of their contract in June and their agents play on this situation. He said it is a problem, especially when money is needed, and that so often, they are either extended or sold in January. In the current Ligue 1 season, Kouao has made 15 appearances, providing one assist for FC Metz, which he joined in August 2022. According to Transfermarkt, the Ivory Coast U23 international has a current market value of €2.50m.