Fakayejo Paul
London, England – West Ham United are set to complete a permanent move for defender Jean-Clair Todibo (25) from OGC Nice for a fee of £36 million, according to a report from BBC Sport.
The obligation to buy clause in the player’s loan agreement has reportedly been activated.
Todibo joined the Hammers on loan earlier this season and has seemingly impressed enough during his time in East London to trigger the pre-agreed permanent transfer.
The 25-year-old French international has brought a physical presence and composed defending to David Moyes’ side, quickly establishing himself in the West Ham backline.
The activation of the £36m obligation represents a significant investment for West Ham, underscoring their belief in Todibo’s long-term value to the club.
This move also signals their intent to build a strong and competitive squad for future campaigns.
OGC Nice will receive a substantial fee for Todibo, who joined the Ligue 1 club from Barcelona in 2021. His development in France has clearly caught the eye of West Ham, who have now secured his services on a permanent basis.
West Ham are expected to formally announce the completion of the transfer in due course. This acquisition will provide stability and quality to their defensive unit as they look to continue their progress in the Premier League.