After two seasons, coach László Bölöni considered that Maoulida did not fit in any longer with his tactical scheme and he was loaned to Metz, in the east of France. There, he scored 12 goals in 33 matches.
Coach László Bölöni decided after two seasons that Maoulida's playing style had become incompatible with his tactics, leading to a transfer to Metz in northeastern France. During his time there, Maoulida netted 12 goals in 33 games.