Ghana defender John Boye could make his official debut for Metz in their French Ligue 2 opener against Brest tonight.
The 31-year-old has been included in matchday squad by manager Frédéric Antonetti.
Boye returned to France to seal a two-year deal with the second-tier side this summer.
He opted not to extend his expired contract with the top-flight Sivasspor and despite several offers from other Turkish sides, opted for Metz.
Goalkeepers: Alexandre Oukidja, Paul Delecroix.
Defenders: Laurent Jans, John Boye, Stoppila Sunzu, Jonathan Rivierez, Matthieu Udol, Nicolas Basin.
Midfielders: Mamadou Fofana, Renaud Cohade, Geronimo Poblete, Ablie Jallow, Farid Boulaya, Gauthier Hein, Marvin Gakpa, Opa Nguette, Matthieu Dossevi.
Attackers : Ibrahima Niane, Habib Diallo.