The summer transfer window opened this Monday, June 10, in France. However, late negotiations over the TV rights for Ligue 1 could delay the initial deals on the Gym’s side.
Franck Haise, the new coach, Florian Maurice, sporting director, OGC Nice has completed its administrative lineup for the next season. The team from Nice can kick off their summer transfer window, which opened at the beginning of the week in France. However, the first transactions could be delayed by negotiations over the Ligue 1 TV rights.
The LFP has not yet found the official broadcaster for the league’s next season. Discussions are ongoing, but no agreement has been formalized so far. Under these conditions, Ligue 1 clubs, including OGC Nice, currently miss out on a significant sum in terms of TV rights revenue.
Some Suggested Leads
Under these particular circumstances, several Nice-based leads have been revealed on social media. Jonathan Gradit, a defender for RC Lens, might follow his former coach, Franck Haise, to the Côte d’Azur. The media outlet Calcio Mercato reports interest from the Aiglons in Norwich’s left-back, Dimitros Giannoulis. The Greek player’s contract ends at the end of June.
However, changes are also expected within OGC Nice’s staff. According to Nice Matin, Sébastien Squillaci is set to become Franck Haise’s third assistant. As a reminder, the coach arrived with two of his assistants from Lens, Lilian Nalis and Johann Ramaré. Stéphane Cassard leaves Strasbourg to join the Aiglons as a goalkeeping coach.
Jean-Clair Todibo and Khephren Thuram on their Way Out
Unless there is a reversal of circumstances, both men should leave OGC Nice during this summer transfer window. Jean-Clair Todibo is reportedly targeted by Premier League clubs, with Arsenal and Manchester United leading the interests. Khephren Thuram has one year remaining on his contract. The Gym might negotiate a transfer fee to avoid losing him for free in the summer of 2025. Juventus Turin is said to be interested in the midfielder, who will compete in the Olympic Games with France this summer.
Finally, according to L’Équipe, Jordan Lotomba is on the radar of two German clubs, Hoffenheim and Augsburg. After four seasons in the red and black colors, the Swiss fullback is contemplating a departure, with one year left on his contract.
