Watch: Nantes welcome back Moses Simon with incredible tribute on his return with Paris FC

Moses Simon for Paris FC against Nantes (Photo credit: Nantes X)

Moses Simon called time on his five-year stay at Nantes and joined newly-promoted Paris FC last month

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was treated to a warm welcome by Nantes when they met with his new club Paris FC in their pre-season game at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.

Simon decided to call time on his five-year stay at Nantes this summer and joined newly-promoted Paris FC, who finished second in Ligue 2 last season.

Paris FC is prmarily owned by the Agache Sport and Alter Paris, and they have pumped in a lot of investments into the club. They basically lured Simon by doubling his former salary at Nantes.

Super Eagles star Moses Simon (Photo credit: Imago)
Nonetheless, there was no love lost between Simon and Nantes, as he left the club under peaceful circumstances.

The Super Eagles star has been active for Paris FC during pre-season. And he made his first return to Nantes on Saturday for a friendly game.

Moses Simon signs for Paris FC (Photo credit: X)
The game was played at Stade de la Beaujoire, home of the Yellow Canaries, and the fans turned up in their numbers.

Before the game, Nantes paid a tribute to Simon. The club’s players and staff gave him a guard of honour as he walked onto the pitch. Then, the fans in the stands gave him a thunderous ovation.

VIDÉO. FC Nantes-Paris FC : l’incroyable ovation du public de la Beaujoire à Moses Simon ➡️ https://t.co/Uh0qRLigrm pic.twitter.com/lvyMsXAIuO

— Presse Océan (@presseocean) August 9, 2025

Content de te revoir Moses pic.twitter.com/Tv8TUzVIcE

— FC Nantes (@FCNantes) August 9, 2025

The Super Eagles star did not score on the night, but he put up a solid 77 minutes of action for Paris FC who claimed a 3-2 victory.

Simon will meet with his old club Nantes again when the new Ligue 1 campaign starts. Paris FC first play Nantes on October 26 at Charlety before returning to Stade de la Beaujoire on January 18, 2026.

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