FC Metz are gearing up for their return to Ligue 1 with one clear ambition: staying up and putting an end to their yo-yo seasons. The club is busy on the summer transfer market and may have found a golden opportunity: the imminent signing of talented Senegalese striker Philippe Keny.
Philippe Keny, the Towering Talent Metz Needs
Standing at 1.90m, free agent Philippe Keny left Istanbul Basaksehir this summer and is currently one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards. The 26-year-old is no stranger to French football, having played for Châteauroux. Last season in Turkey, Keny registered 4 goals and 6 assists in 27 Süper Lig matches, plus a goal in European competition[1][2][3]. His physical power, experience, and finishing skills are exactly what Metz need to shine in Ligue 1.
Metz Facing Stiff Competition
While Angers and Le Havre tried and failed to sign him, Metz remain in the race for Keny’s signature, though they face competition from clubs in Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands[4][5][6][1]. The Senegalese striker’s camp appears attracted by the challenge at Metz, which could give Keny a chance to reach new heights and help the Grenats establish themselves as a force in the French top flight.
