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Baptiste Santamaria (29 years old) is a new Aiglon. The midfielder arrives from Stade Rennais, in the form of a loan with an option to buy.
“I am very happy to join OGC Nice”savored the player who has 236 matches in the elite (6 goals) in the jersey of SCO (149) and Rennes (127), where he signed in 2021 after an experience in Fribourg, in the Bundesliga (33 matches in 2020-21). And Santamaria continues: “I have ants in my legs. I feel ready, operational and in good shape. I can't wait to play. The speech by the Nice leaders and Franck Haise convinced me and we quickly reached an agreement. I know the club is very ambitious. He has had a good part of the season and he has great challenges ahead of him. It's a pride to be part of the adventure. »
Already at the origin of the player's arrival at Stade Rennais, Florian Maurice (Sports Director of OGC Nice) admits “not having hesitated for a second before starting discussions with Baptiste. We were aligned from the start with the president, the CEO and the coach. The winter transfer window is a window of adjustment. We had many injuries in midfield during the first part of the season and we needed to strengthen this sector. Baptiste has the experience, the volume, the quality. He is a top player who needs a new challenge and, importantly, is in optimal physical condition.”.
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“We never do “for the sake of doing”concludes President Rivère. Sportingly and humanly, the player must meet all the criteria we are looking for. This is the case of Baptiste. We know that we are not taking any risks with him and that he will quickly bring something extra to the team. I welcome him! »
Trained in Tours, with whom he launched his professional career (100 matches and 14 goals from 2013 to 2016), Baptiste Santamaria will be qualified for the OM reception this Sunday.
