Dismissed by Jorge Sampaoli, Baptiste Santamaria leaves Rennes to join Nice during this winter transfer window. The midfielder, trained in Tours, arrives on the Côte d'Azur in the form of loan with option to purchase, according to the official announcement of the Nice club.
Santamaria, 29, expressed his enthusiasm at joining Nice. “I have ants in my legs. I feel ready, operational and in good shape. I can't wait to play »he declared, emphasizing his impatience to set foot on the pitch again.
The speech from Nice leaders and coach Franck Haise was decisive for Santamaria. “The speech of the Nice leaders and Franck Haise convinced me and we quickly reached an agreement”he said, explaining the reasons for his choice.
-Aware of the high ambitions of his new club, Santamaria sees this opportunity as a challenge to take on. “I know the club is very ambitious. He has had a good part of the season and he has great challenges ahead of him”he added, showing his motivation.
For Santamaria, joining the Nice ranks is a source of pride. “It’s a pride to be part of the adventure”he confided, expressing his desire to contribute to the future success of the team.
