OGC Nice is active in the transfer window. After announcing the return of Claude Puel as coach to replace Franck Haise, the Riviera club, which is in a disappointing 13th place in Ligue 1 at mid-season, has decided to move forward quickly on its priorities.
Elye Wahi will be the Aiglons’ first winter reinforcement. The striker, who will be loaned by Frankfurt, is expected on the Côte d’Azur at the end of the day. His signing is scheduled for this Thursday, January 1.
At the same time, the Nice leaders continue to work on other reinforcements, in particular a central defender, a left winger and a midfielder. The latter could be Amir Richardson, 23, whose slender profile, elegant with the ball on his feet, has been validated on all floors, according to our information.
An agreement to be reached on salary coverage
The Moroccan international (9 caps) has already agreed to return to Nice, where he was born and trained before joining Le Havre. Lacking playing time at Fiorentina, he declared a few days ago in the columns of L’Équipe: « I grew up in Nice, my mother still lives there. I know he’s going through a bad time, but in truth, Le Gym is a very good Ligue 1 club. Bad times happen to everyone. Nice is clearly my priority. »
Still according to our information, Nice and Fiorentina, where he is under contract until 2029, have officially entered into discussions in recent hours to try to move the matter forward. The exchanges concern a loan without purchase option. The challenge in the coming days will be to find an agreement on salary coverage.
