OFFICIAL: Jean-Clair Todibo joins Nice from Barcelona

Photo by John Berry/Getty Images Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that defender Jean-Clair Todibo has joined Nice on a permanent transfer following a successful loan spell.

The French side signed Todibo on loan in February after a failed spell at Benfica and have now exercised the purchase option in his contract.

Here is Barcelona’s official statement:

“OGC Nice has reported to FC Barcelona that it shall exercise its right to purchase Jean-Clair Todibo, who has been playing on loan to the French club since the end of the 20/21 season. The operation is valued at 8.5 million euros, plus a further 7 million euros in variables. The Catalan club withholds a percentage on any future sale of the player.

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