West Ham has officially announced the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice, beating Juventus to secure the deal.
Todibo, who has earned two caps for France, will join the Hammers on a loan move initially, with a potential permanent transfer fee of €40 million.
In his first statement as a West Ham player, Todibo expressed his excitement about playing in the Premier League and joining a club with ambitious goals.
West Ham shared the news on Twitter, welcoming Todibo to the team with a post that symbolizes his move from the south of France to east London.
Sporting director Tim Steidten played a crucial role in finalizing the deal and is thrilled about Todibo’s arrival at the London Stadium.
Steidten praised Todibo’s skills as a ball-playing center-back and highlighted the club’s success in attracting top players to West Ham.
The signing of Todibo signifies the club’s commitment to strengthening the squad for the upcoming season, and fans are eagerly anticipating his debut in a West Ham shirt.