OGC Nice will try the gamble Tanguy Ndombele. As revealed by Footmercato, and confirmed to Nice-Matin, the 27-year-old midfielder has reached an agreement in principle with the Gym.
The former Lyon player is expected in the coming days in Nice and should, barring a turnaround, commit for two seasons. Ndombele had been free since the termination of his contract with Tottenham at the end of June, which initially ran until 2025.
Unwanted in England, he was coming off three successive loans to Lyon, Naples and Galatasaray.
Driven by the desire to get back on track, he made significant financial efforts to enable this arrival in Nice, where he will be reunited with Florian Maurice, the man who spotted him in L2 at Amiens.
Furthermore, Khephren Thuram’s departure to Juventus is imminent. The operation, considered to be on track, is about to be concluded for around 20 million euros, which could be increased by various bonuses.
The club’s highest market value, Jean-Clair Todibo is being courted.
West Ham were the first club to come forward with an offer of 35 million, which was rejected by the Gym, which made 40 million euros its floor price to start any negotiations. The Nice management has also not completely lost hope of receiving UEFA’s approval for a move to Manchester United.
