Foremost French journalist Daniel Riolo says all is in place for Nigeria international forward Moses Simon to join newly promoted French Ligue 1 side Paris FC from fellow league side Nantes, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Like we first reported four days ago, the newly promoted side backed by the wealthy Arnault family and the Red Bull brand want the Nigerian to be their marquee signing as they get set for their debut campaign in Ligue 1.
Simon who has a year to go on his deal at Nantes, where he has been the past six seasons has given his consent to the move, forcing both teams to trash out the details of the deal which will see him earn around twice his current pay.
Paris FC first offer of €5m was rejected by the Canaries but recent reports suggest that an agreement is close to being reached for slightly above that amount aside add ons.
“They are very ambitious, it will happen”, Riolo said in an interview.
“Moses Simon, yes, he’s coming to PFC. It’s a good idea if you pair him with a guy who puts the ball in the back of the net anyway, because he’s not a goalscorer. Moses Simon is a step, not an end in itself. For me, the signal will be good for PFC when they have restructured their midfield, when they take a number 9 and a good central defender’, the journalist explained.
“We’re only at the beginning. I want to be patient, but I have no doubt because they are very ambitious, it will happen,” he concluded.
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