July 17th 2024.
It seems that Jean-Clair Todibo's time at Nice may be coming to an end this summer. Rumors are swirling that he is set to leave the French club, with a potential move to West Ham on the horizon. However, it seems that Todibo is hoping for a different outcome - a move to the prestigious Italian club, Juventus.
The 24-year-old defender has been on the radar of several big clubs, including Manchester United. However, due to the fact that Nice is partially owned by United's co-owners, INEOS, both clubs have agreed not to transfer players between each other. This ensures that they can both compete in UEFA competitions and avoid any potential rule violations.
With Manchester United out of the picture, West Ham has made their move. Sky Sports has reported that they have agreed on a loan deal with an option to buy for a fee of £26.8m. However, this deal is between the two clubs, and there has been no confirmation from Todibo himself.
It seems that the French international is holding out for a chance to play for Juventus. The Italian giants have shown interest in signing Todibo, but as of now, there is no agreement in place with Nice. There is still time for Juventus to make their move, but West Ham will be hoping to convince Todibo that a move to East London would be more appealing than Turin.
At just 24 years old, Todibo has already had quite a journey in his career. He first made a name for himself at Toulouse before joining Barcelona at the young age of 19. Unfortunately, things did not work out for him at the Camp Nou, and he was sent out on loan to Schalke in Germany, Benfica in Portugal, and finally back to Nice, where he made a permanent move in 2021. Since then, he has been a regular in the starting lineup, making a total of 119 appearances for Les Aiglons and catching the attention of bigger clubs once again.
West Ham is not only interested in Todibo, but they are also in talks with Manchester United for full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Reports suggest that they could secure his signature for as little as £15m. It seems that West Ham is determined to strengthen their defense this summer, and Todibo could be a valuable addition to their squad. Only time will tell where the talented defender will end up, but one thing is for sure - he has a bright future ahead of him.
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