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Nigeria's Terem Moffi has explained his decision to sign for Nice despite interest from other clubs
Nice forward Terem Moffi has revealed the reasons for rejecting concrete offers from the Premier League, LaLiga, and Serie A to stay in Ligue 1 with Nice after leaving Lorient.
Moffi joined Nice despite interest from the Premier League
Moffi was in superb form in Ligue 1 before the 2022/23 January transfer window and had scored 12 goals for Lorient in only 18 league games before the start of the transfer season.
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15:15 - 31.01.2023
OFFICIAL OGC Nice confirms Terem Moffi signing
Nigerian striker Terem Moffi has joined OGC Nice from FC Lorient
His form in the first half of the season made him a hot prospect for a lot of clubs in Europe’s major leagues with Southampton, West Ham, and Aston Villa all showing real interest in signing the Nigerian striker.
French club Marseille and Spanish side Sevilla were also rumoured to be interested in his services, but in the end, Moffi chose to pitch his tent with Nice in a move that surprised many people.
Why Moffi chose Nice over other suitors
Moffi recently answered his critics, explaining his decision to sign for Nice as a personal one that he felt was the best choice for him, although he acknowledged that he did not expect many people to understand.
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16:28 - 25.01.2023
SUPER EAGLES Terem Moffi turns down Marseille
Nigerian striker Terem Moffi has reportedly rejected an offer from Marseille
Obviously, I had some good offers from different clubs in the Premier League, the Serie A, and obviously the LaLiga, but I felt like my mind was made up on staying in Ligue 1.
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I know everyone wanted me to go to the bigger leagues, but I know what I wanted and I thought that Nice was the best for me because their project was quite good and they sold the project to me and I believed it was the best for me.”
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LIGUE 1 Moffi, Messi, Mbappe headline TOTW for gameweek 25
Terem Moffi makes it into the Ligue 1 team of the week alongside some global superstars
Since joining Nice, Moffi has continued his impressive form, scoring three goals and registering two assists in six matches with his new club as they aim to qualify for European competition next season.
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