Lecce have loaned Mohamed Kaba to FC Nantes and agreed a loan for Youssef Maleh to Cremonese (option to buy, becoming obligatory if they avoid relegation). Betting angle: decreased midfield depth at Lecce could push bettors away from win bets and under/overs; Maleh’s move may boost Cremonese’s midfield minutes markets and first-team appearance props.
Lecce confirm Kaba loan to FC Nantes as Maleh heads to Cremonese
Lecce has completed two midfield departures, sending Mohamed Kaba to FC Nantes on a paid loan with an option to buy and agreeing a loan move for Youssef Maleh to Cremonese that includes an option to buy — which becomes an obligation should Cremonese secure Serie A survival.
Mohamed Kaba: Loan terms and player profile
The 24-year-old midfielder has joined Nantes on a paid loan that includes an end-of-season purchase option plus a percentage of any future sale. Kaba arrived at Lecce in the summer of 2023 for €3 million from Valenciennes and made 17 competitive appearances this season, scoring once. The move gives Kaba a chance to rebuild momentum in Ligue 1.
Youssef Maleh: Conditional loan to Cremonese
Youssef Maleh, 27, has been sent to Cremonese on loan with an option to buy that converts to an obligation if the club retains its Serie A status. An Italo-Moroccan midfielder, Maleh spent part of 2023 on loan at Empoli before returning to Lecce; he made nine Serie A appearances after his return this season. The deal offers Cremonese a low-risk path to strengthen their midfield if they stay up.
On-field and betting implications
Lecce’s midfield rotation is thinner following these departures, which could affect their creativity and depth for the run-in. For bettors, that suggests caution on backing Lecce for high-scoring wins and a potential lean toward under/over markets favoring fewer goals.
Conversely, Maleh’s arrival at Cremonese increases the likelihood of him featuring early, making appearance markets and minutes-based bets attractive for punters monitoring squad integration.
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