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Hans India
4 days ago
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Jean-Clair Todibo completes permanent move to West Ham United
London: Jean-Clair Todibo has completed a permanent transfer from OGC Nice after the defender had initially joined the Hammers on loan. The France international defender arrived at the London Stadium in August 2024 on an initial season-long loan, with an option to make the transfer permanent for an undisclosed fee. Todibo, 25, made a total of 29 appearances in all competitions during the 2024/25 campaign. After seeing the middle of his season punctuated by injuries, Todibo returned to start 12 of the final 13 Premier League matches, including the impressive victories at Arsenal and Manchester United. The centre-back debuted for Spanish giants Barcelona at the age of 19 and is considered one of the brightest young defenders in European football. A strong tackler, elite reader of the game and superb distributor of the ball, Todibo helped Nice reach the Coupe de France final in 2022, UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-finals in 2022/23 and achieve two fifth-place finishes in Ligue 1 before departing for England. Meanwhile, the club also confirmed Carlos Soler and Evan Ferguson will return to their respective parent clubs, Paris St Germain and Brighton & Hove Albion, following the end of their loan spells. Soler, 28, joined in August 2024 and made 15 starts and 18 substitute appearances. The Spanish international midfielder scored one goal, in the 3-2 home win against Fulham in January - Graham Potter's first Premier League win as Hammers boss. Ferguson, 20, arrived in January from Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion. The Republic of Ireland international striker made one start and seven substitute appearances during his time at the Club. "Everyone at West Ham United would like to thank Carlos and Evan for their contribution and commitment during their time at the Club, and wish them every success for the future," read the statement by the club.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
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- Yahoo
West Ham's obligation to buy Todibo activated
West Ham's obligation to sign on-loan Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo on a permanent basis has been activated after the club retained their Premier League status. The France centre-back joined the Hammers on a season-long loan from the Ligue 1 side last summer, and the deal included a potential obligation to sign him full-time. The conditions of the transfer have remained confidential, but multiple sources have told BBC Sport the primary stipulation in West Ham's agreement with Nice over a permanent deal was retaining their Premier League status. That was confirmed on Saturday when Ipswich became the final club to have their relegation into the Championship confirmed. It is understood the fee to turn Todibo's deal permanent is £36.3m (42.5m euros). Sources close to the deal insist a few minor details are still to be finalised but have confirmed the process of signing the 25-year-old has now opened. West Ham sign Todibo and agree deal for Wan-Bissaka Baleba stunner edges five-goal thriller against West Ham Todibo has made 25 appearances for the Hammers in a season that has been partially disrupted by injury. Defeat by Brighton on Saturday was a seventh game in a row without victory for Graham Potter's side - four of which have been losses. Potter was appointed in January after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes last summer. Speaking before Saturday's defeat at the Amex Stadium, Todibo said: "We've felt a lot of frustration, for sure, and we have to work more, but we are in a good way. "We just need more time with this manager because when you have the positives in the game, the result is going to come."
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
West Ham's obligation to buy Todibo activated
West Ham's obligation to sign on-loan Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo on a permanent basis has been activated after the club retained their Premier League France centre-back joined the Hammers on a season-long loan from the Ligue 1 side last summer, and the deal included a potential obligation to sign him conditions of the transfer have remained confidential, but multiple sources have told BBC Sport the primary stipulation in West Ham's agreement with Nice over a permanent deal was retaining their Premier League was confirmed on Saturday when Ipswich became the final club to have their relegation into the Championship is understood the fee to turn Todibo's deal permanent is £36.3m (42.5m euros).Sources close to the deal insist a few minor details are still to be finalised but have confirmed the process of signing the 25-year-old has now opened. Todibo has made 25 appearances for the Hammers in a season that has been partially disrupted by by Brighton on Saturday was a seventh game in a row without victory for Graham Potter's side - four of which have been was appointed in January after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes last before Saturday's defeat at the Amex Stadium, Todibo said: "We've felt a lot of frustration, for sure, and we have to work more, but we are in a good way."We just need more time with this manager because when you have the positives in the game, the result is going to come."
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Injured West Ham ace could hand Graham Potter vital boost
Graham Potter has certainly given West Ham's players the solidity and stability they've needed all season, and injured players returning could help his cause. The Hammers find themselves in 16th position in the Premier League table, but if they're able to pick up a few wins here and there, a mid-table position of safety is well within their grasp. Saturday's opponents, Brentford, are in 11th position but are only four points ahead of the Irons. A win over the West Londoners would then put West Ham just seven points shy of Aston Villa in eighth. Any sort of run now could see the East Londoners make a late charge for the European places, however unlikely that might appear at this point. The return of Jean-Clair Todibo might go some way to getting three points on the board, and the player himself has posted an encouraging update on X. Back to training with the team.???? ??! ?? — Jean-Clair Todibo (@jctodibo) February 12, 2025 Whatever ends up happening this season a treble-winning Man City star has been tipped to join West Ham in the summer, whilst West Ham have enquired about Marco Verratti too. How long it takes Potter to really get the players singing his tune in the way in which his Brighton and Hove Albion players did will only be seen over the coming weeks. The addition of Evan Ferguson up front will at least allow the manager to employ the 'big man, little man' combination – with Jarrod Bowen – which has been so successful in Hammers teams of the past. With 46 goals conceded so far – the worst in the English top-flight apart from the bottom four – Todibo's return can't come soon enough.
