The Jean-Clair Todibo saga is coming to an end! An essential part of the Nice rearguard since his arrival in 2021, the French defender has established himself over the months as one of the references in his position in the French championship. A great redemption for the Cayenne native trained in Toulouse who has come a long way after several seasons of transit between FC Barcelona and other clubs on loan (Schalke 04, Benfica) where he had difficulty stabilizing.
Finally confirming the expectations placed on him at the start of his career, Jean-Clair Todibo opened the doors of the national selection in September 2023 while whetting the appetite of the European big guns. Regularly questioned about his future during the season, the main person concerned has taken the habit of remaining evasive before gradually discussing his ambitions.My ambition is to play in the best competitions in the world and try to be the best version of myself, the best defender I can be.“, he declared last April during an interview with Telegraph.
Jean-Clair Todibo is heading off in English!
It turns out that his statements have found echoes in England as well as in Italy. With an exit voucher and coveted by West Ham, who racked their brains to find the right formula to comply with the demands of the Gym management as we exclusively revealed on July 17, the Aiglons central defender has also been placed at the top of Juventus Turin’s list. Despite an agreement reached with the Hammers for a loan with an option to buy for €35 million, the French international had initially given his preference to the Old Lady, who now had to find common ground with Nice.
While waiting for an agreement between Nice and Juventus Turin, Jean-Clair Todibo finally got tired and revised his position. After long negotiations and a final meeting with the Hammers’ technical director, Tim Steidten, the 24-year-old defender said yes to the English club: “OGC Nice and West Ham have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jean-Clair Todibo (24 years old). The defender joins the Hammers on loan with a mandatory purchase option. OGC Nice will also receive a percentage on the resale of the player. Todibo will now wear the colors of West Ham, an emblematic club of the Premier League, winner of the Conference League in 2022-23. OGC Nice wishes him great (immense!) success in the rest of his career.”the Aiglons specify. A deal finally closed for OGC Nice which will be able to be more active in order to compensate for the loss of its defensive rock.
