In crisis with a pitiful 13th place in Ligue 1 and a shameful last place in the Europa League, OGC Nice decided to turn everything upside down this winter. No more Franck Haise, place for Claude Puel as coach. To replace a departing Terem Moffi after his altercation with the supporters, the Gym opts for Elye Wahi. The former Lens and Marseille striker will arrive on the Côte d’Azur in the early hours of the new year. A second reinforcement should quickly accompany him in the person of Amir Richardson.
A transfer approved by all parties
Lacking playing time at Fiorentina, the Moroccan midfielder is seen as the ideal recruit in the Nice midfield. According to newspaper information The Parisianthe transfer of the 23-year-old player is unanimously approved at the OGCN. A mutual interest among the player, native of the Riviera city and trained with the Aiglons before going to Le Havre. Amir Richardson knows that a big second half of the season in Ligue 1 is essential to go to the 2026 World Cup with his selection.
All that remains is to convince his Italian club, currently ranked last in Serie A. Nice and Fiorentina have accelerated discussions in recent hours according to the Ile-de-France daily. The two parties agree on a loan without a purchase option. The negotiations focus mainly on covering Richardson’s salary. The Moroccan earns 183,000 euros per month with the Viola. A sum to be reduced a little on the Nice side, especially since European qualification next season is already in jeopardy.
A. Richardson
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