Nantes are expected to complete the signing of Charles N'Zogbia, who was on trial at Sunderland, on a one-year deal today, according to French sports daily L’Equipe.
The 30-year-old, who left Aston Villa after the expiration of his contract in the summer, is a free agent and thus can sign for a new club even after the closure of the transfer window.
N'Zogbia was on trial with Sunderland, and even featured for the Black Cats in pre-season games.
But a move never materialised, and it seems the winger is now on his way back to France with Nantes.
The Ligue 1 outfit have made significant efforts to match N’Zogbia’s wage demands, despite the Frenchman not playing a competitive game since last November.
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N’Zogbia, who started his senior career at Newcastle United, was snapped up by Aston Villa from Wigan Athletic in the summer of 2011.
He made 93 appearances in all competitions for the Villains, scoring five times and providing 17 assists.
N'Zogbia also has two caps and a goal for France to his name.
