News Focus
- Le Mans goalkeeper Nicolas Kocik is drawing attention from top European leagues
- La Liga side Levante and multiple Ligue 1 clubs want to sign the 27-year-old
- The shot-stopper has played every league match this term, keeping 13 clean sheets
- Kocik helped Le Mans achieve the best defensive record in France’s second tier
- He was surprisingly left out of the Ligue 2 Goalkeeper of the Year nominations
French club Le Mans has the strongest defence in Ligue 2 this season. They have only let in 31 goals. Their goalkeeper, Nicolas Kocik, is now a target for bigger teams.
Reports say that Levante, a club in Spain’s top division, want to sign him. Levante are currently fighting to stay in La Liga. Several clubs from France’s Ligue 1 are also watching the player closely.
Kocik has spent the last four years at Le Mans. He helped the team push for promotion to the top flight. Now, he might move to a different top-tier club instead of staying with his current side.
The 27-year-old has started all 31 league games this season. He has kept 13 clean sheets during this run. His form has been excellent between the sticks.
Despite his strong performances, Kocik did not make the shortlist for Ligue 2 Goalkeeper of the Season. Rodez keeper Quentin Braat won the award instead. Many observers find this decision surprising given Kocik’s record.