Headline: Elye Wahi Arrives in Nice for Loan Move to OGC Nice
Elye Wahi arrived in Nice late last night to finalize his loan transfer to Le Gym from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Ivory Coast international previously spent a loan season at OGC Nice.
Fans gathered at Nice Airport late on Sunday night to greet Wahi. The forward, who has played for Olympique de Marseille, RC Lens, and Montpellier HSC, was crucial for Nice during the latter part of last season at the Allianz Riviera. His goals played a significant role in ensuring the club’s survival in Ligue 1. After scoring in the promotion/relegation playoff against AS Saint-Étienne, which secured Nice’s position in the top tier, Wahi expressed his gratitude towards the club in an emotional interview.
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Originally, due to financial constraints, a buy option could not be included in the contract. Discussions suggested another loan deal might not be possible; however, an agreement was successfully reached with the German club. Wahi is now on the Côte d’Azur preparing for his medical examination. This loan includes a buy option set at €15 million, according to reports from Nice-Matin.
At a press conference following a 0-0 draw against FC Lorient, Olivier Pantaloni expressed his eagerness for a new signing in the attacking position. He mentioned plans to discuss the status of any transfers with club officials. Just hours later, Wahi’s presence in Nice confirmed the anticipation of his return.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle – reporting from Nice
Elye Wahi touched down in Nice late last night ahead of his loan move to Le Gym from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Ivory Coast international also spent last season on loan at OGC Nice.
Fans gathered at Nice Airport late on Sunday night to welcome Wahi. The former Olympique de Marseille, RC Lens, and Montpellier HSC forward spent the second half of last season on loan at the Allianz Riviera. It was his goals that ultimately kept the club in Ligue 1. After netting in the promotion/ relegation playoff against AS Saint-Étienne, keeping Nice in the top flight, Wahi gave an interview in which he was very emotional and grateful to the club.
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However, due to Nice’s finances, it was not possible to include a buy option. Another loan move would be beyond Nice, it was thought, however, they have succeeded in reaching an agreement with their German counterparts. Wahi has arrived on the Côte d’Azur ahead of his medical. This time, his loan will include a buy option valued at €15m, Nice-Matin understands.
Speaking in a press conference attended by Get French Football News on Saturday night, following a 0-0 draw against FC Lorient, Olivier Pantaloni said that he was “impatient to have a signing” in attack. He added that he would be having talks with his superiors to understand the status of any deal(s). And just hours later, Wahi is in Nice and expected to complete a return.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle – reporting from Nice
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