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Metz has secured a record sale with the transfer of Pape Matar Sarr to Tottenham, for a fee exceeding 20 M€.
What happened?
The 18-year-old Senegalese international has signed a six-year contract with the London club, after passing his medical examination successfully.
The transfer fee includes easily achievable bonuses, which brings the total to over 20 M€.
Why is this important for Metz?
This represents a record sale for the Ligue 1 club, which beats its previous record held by Ismaïla Sarr, sold to Rennes in 2017 for 17 M€.
Pape Matar Sarr is on loan at Metz for this season, which was an important stated desire of his family and the club.
What comes next?
Metz is currently finishing the season in 18th place in Ligue 1, with 17 points, 3 wins, 8 draws and 23 losses in 34 matches, and a recent form of DLLDL.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Ligue 1 position | 18th |
| Points | 17 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 23 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Recent form | DLLDL |
Current context
Metz recently drew 0-0 against Nice, on May 17, 2026. The club is 59 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain, and has scored 32 goals this season, for 76 conceded goals, a goal difference of -44.
