Naoufel El Hannach, a 19-year-old defender developed at Paris Saint-Germain—and under contract until 2027 following a signing during the 2024-2025 season—made his professional debut and played a full season with Montpellier in Ligue 2 last year. It is now official: the PSG academy graduate is returning to the Hérault-based club for the upcoming campaign.
Naoufel El Hannach loaned to Montpellier HSC. A product of the Paris Saint-Germain academy, Naoufel El Hannach joins Montpellier HSC on a new one-season loan, with no option to buy.
After logging just over 1,600 minutes at Montpellier last season, El Hannach should once again secure playing time with a club logically aiming for a swift return to Ligue 1. It is a valuable opportunity, though minutes are never guaranteed; he will have to fight and perform to earn them. Coach Zoumana Camara seems to be counting on him—having previously worked with him in PSG’s U19 squad—which is a positive sign. Now, he must work hard to live up to that trust.
The situation will be reassessed at the end of the season once the loan concludes—especially since El Hannach’s contract with PSG will be expiring. It is actually rare for a player to be loaned out in such a situation. In any case, we wish the young academy graduate a successful season in Ligue 2.
