After registering the arrival of Camel Meriem, the sole bright spot for Arles Avignon last season, Nice is preparing to welcome the Argentinian Fabian Luciano Monzon. Trained at Boca Juniors, this offensive left-back is destined for a promising future.
You probably don’t know him yet. However, Fabian Monzon, 24 years old, is already a reliable player in his country. An indisputable starter as a left-back at Boca Juniors, he is about to discover or rather rediscover Europe.
A loan to Betis that was not convincing
Europe does not hold very good memories for him. During the 2008-2009 season, he was loaned with a purchase option to Real Betis but failed to convince the managers who did not activate the option. It was a setback for the player who returned to his training club.
In 2009 and 2010, he had good seasons. Marseille was then in line in case of Taiwo’s departure. The Nigerian stayed, and this year it is indeed at OGC Nice that he is set to sign.
Pre-selected for the Copa America
The Argentinian should be available during the week to resume training. Listed in the expanded roster by Sergio Batista, the Albiceleste coach, he was not selected in the final 23 to compete in the Copa America, which will begin on July 2.
It is thus an international player who is expected to strengthen the defensive sector of the ‘Aiglons’ but not only that. Monzon is known for greatly contributing to the offensive play. With his speed and ability to get past his opponents, he frequently advances up his left flank and delivers many crosses. For 2 million euros, Nice is acquiring a quality player on paper. But the question remains whether he can establish himself on the European continent after his Spanish failure?
Nice supporters won’t have to wait long to find out, as the championship resumes at the beginning of August.
