Sometimes, saying goodbye to a beloved player feels like watching a piece of the team’s heart walk away. That’s the feeling around Académico de Viseu this week. Gautier Ott, the quick French winger, is leaving. He’s heading back to his home country. The Viseu club officially confirmed on Friday that Ott has been sold to Guingamp, a team in the French second division.
Ott was a big deal for Académico de Viseu. He arrived in 2022 and quickly became a key player. You could always count on him to make things happen on the field. His journey before Viseu was interesting too. He was born in Strasbourg, France. He learned his trade coming up through the youth system at Nancy. Later, in 2020, he moved to Germany. There, he spent two seasons playing for Hoffenheim.
During his time with Académico de Viseu, Ott played in a remarkable 102 official matches. He scored seven goals, but his real magic was in setting up teammates. He delivered 24 assists, helping Viseu score many times. His departure leaves a big hole in the team’s offense.
The Viseu club didn’t share how much money they got for Ott’s transfer. This is common in football. However, they did make a smart move. The deal includes a clause that ensures Académico de Viseu will get 20% of the money if Guingamp sells Ott to another team in the future. It’s a way to keep a bit of interest in his success.
Even with Ott’s departure, life in football goes on. Académico de Viseu’s squad is busy getting ready for the 2025/26 Second League season. Their first test is coming up very soon. They play on Sunday at 6:00 PM. That match will be in Leiria against União de Leiria. The team will be eager to show they can thrive, even without their star winger.