Where this storyline stands
Monaco signed Matthis Abline from Nantes on Thursday, forming a potential forward line with United States striker Folarin Balogun. Monaco said the 23-year-old Abline signed a five-year contract without disclosing the transfer fee. Abline, a former France Under-21 international, scored 15 goals over the past two seasons in Ligue 1 for Nantes which was relegated and will play in the second tier this season.
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Monaco signs France U21 striker Abline to join Balogun in forward line
What happened
Monaco signed Matthis Abline from Nantes on Thursday, forming a potential forward line with United States striker Folarin Balogun. Monaco said the 23-year-old Abline signed a five-year contract without disclosing the transfer fee. Abline, a former France Under Monaco signs France U21 striker Abline to join Balogun in forward line
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