Ghana international Nathaniel Adjei has officially begun preseason training with French Ligue 1 side FC Lorient as preparations gather pace for the 2026/27 season.Adjei, 23, has rejoined his teammates after the summer break and is expected to play a key role for Les Merlus as they gear up for another campaign in the French top flight.FC Lorients preseason schedule gets underway with a series of friendly matches, starting against US Concarneau, as the club builds fitness ahead of the new season.Adjei heads into preseason with renewed confidence following an encouraging return from injury last season.The ex-Hammarby IF guardsman re-established himself in the Lorient backline after recovering from a lengthy setback and produced a string of impressive performances that earned praise from supporters and coaching staff alike.He has also been the subject of transfer speculation in recent months, but he has repeatedly insisted that his focus remains on FC Lorient and helping the club achieve its objectives in the upcoming campaign.Adjei, who joined Lorient permanently in 2024 after an initial loan spell, will be aiming to build on his growing reputation as one of Ghanas most promising defenders.A strong preseason could further cement his place in the starting lineup and strengthen his chances of remaining a regular fixture in the Black Stars setup.FC Lorient aims to enhance their 9th place finish under Olivier Pantaloni last term, and Adjei’s involvement in full preseason training will provide a substantial advantage as the club continue preparations for the 2026/27 season.



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