After a difficult season, OGC Nice is going on the offensive in this summer transfer window in hopes of returning to European competition. To play at a high level, you need a quality squad, and the Nice management is well aware of this.
The goal is reconstruction for the club from the Azure capital. The Gym had a very disappointing end to the season, finishing in ninth place in the Ligue 1 standings. Its players will not participate in European competitions next year, but new faces are expected in the squad. According to the German newspaper Bild, rumors are circulating about a possible transfer for Youcef Atal to Bayern Munich. OGC Nice also has several targets to replace Nicolas Pépé, such as Roland Sallai from SC Freiburg, who has been lacking playing time this season. David Datro Fofana is also on the radar, and negotiations seem promising. The young Chelsea player reportedly declared his preference for the Gym over all the other clubs vying for him. In defense, the recruiters from Nice are interested in Lens player Jonathan Gradit, after a more than convincing season in the league.
In search of a coach
OGC Nice is targeting a new candidate to coach the Eagles. Now officially dismissed, the club needs to find a replacement for Didier Digard, just days before the preseason starts, scheduled for July 3rd. After having considered Régis LeBris (FC Lorient) or Frank Heise (RC Lens), the management is reportedly interested in Francesco Farioli. The Italian coach is free of any contract after his departure from Alanyaspor. For now, nothing is finalized, but negotiations are ongoing. It is important to find a new strategic leader to organize the squad around them and embark on a season full of ambition.
The Eagles deploy all means
The club has just launched a major subscription campaign. Last season forces OGC Nice to find ways to retain its supporters, by emphasizing the identity of the locals, who are meant to be proud of supporting their hometown club. These posters illustrate the diversity of those who support it, attached to strong words like ” Eagle forever ” or ” Passionate forever “. The goal is to encourage people to purchase a stadium subscription. OGC Nice will already need support with the arrival of preparation matches, including the one against Union Saint-Gilloise behind closed doors on July 11th.
