Monaco signs France Under-21 forward Matthis Abline from Nantes, the club announced on Thursday. The move is expected to add depth to Monaco’s attack alongside United States striker Folarin Balogun. Monaco says Abline, 23, signs a five-year contract, but the club does not disclose the transfer fee. Abline previously represented France at Under-21 level before joining Nantes’ first team. Over the past two seasons, he scores 15 goals in Ligue 1 for Nantes, a club that is relegated. With Nantes set to play in France’s second tier, Abline’s transfer keeps him in top-flight competition with Monaco for the coming season. Multiple reports describe the deal as a significant addition for Monaco’s forward line, with the potential to create a partnership with Balogun. The announcement focuses on the length of the contract and Abline’s recent Ligue 1 scoring record, while leaving financial details unreported.