Metz has announced the extension of Bouna Sarr's contract for two additional seasons. The former midfielder and right-back of OM and Bayern Munich had returned to his training club in February.

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The Grenats have also officially announced the arrival of Jean Ruiz, a 28-year-old central defender from Pau. He has signed a three-year contract with the club.

Metz is preparing for the upcoming season, with a busy schedule for the week: | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | Tuesday, June 30 | Two training sessions at 11am and 3:30pm | | Wednesday, July 1 | Two training sessions at 11am and 3:30pm | | Thursday, July 2 | Two training sessions at 11am and 3:30pm | | Friday, July 3 | One training session at 11am and a friendly match against Mondorf at 6:30pm | | Saturday, July 4 | One training session at 11am and a friendly match against Differdange at 4pm |

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Pape Sy, the Senegalese goalkeeper, has extended his contract until June 2027. Giorgi Kvilitaia, the Georgian striker, has joined Kieler SV Holstein in Germany.

Metz finishes the season in 18th place in Ligue 1, with 17 points, 3 wins, 8 draws, and 23 losses in 34 games. The club has conceded 76 goals and scored 32, with a goal difference of -44. The team's last result was a 0-0 draw against Nice on May 17, 2026.

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Metz is 59 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The Grenats have a recent form of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 5 games. The club needs to strengthen for the upcoming season and hopes to do better than its current ranking.