The English translation of Pacte Arribas, the campaign to reconnect FC Nantes with its principles of player development, established by the Club's former coach, Jose Arribas, over 50 years ago.

1. Half a century after its veritable founding father José Arribas
took over its destiny, Football Club de Nantes is going through
the worst crisis in its history. This is the inevitable result of
moving away from a renowned know-how and philosophy
The Pacte Arribas represents the acknowledgement of an
outstanding know-how as well as eternal values
Priority to the youth academy so that the young players of the club
are best integrated into the first team
Respect of the independence of the sport section
Permanent pursuit of the pleasure of playing together
Building of a team enhanced by the individualities composing it
Assurance of the club’s perpetuity through a sound management
Passing on of common references shared by each and every player,
from the youth academy right through to the first team
Assertion of a club code of ethics, acknowledged and shared
by the players, management and fans
Promotion of the atypical, open and family-oriented nature of FCN
Through the signing of the “Pacte Arribas”, we, the lovers of FC Nantes who are attached
to its heritage, wish to reaffirm together our willingness to see these great principles
set in stone, for they have made our club in green and yellow a true and unique football institution.
Popular and remarkable, FC Nantes must make those who love it cheerful and proud again.
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