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Chelsea target Atal not the reason behind Boudaoui's Nice switch

Nice summer signing Hicham Boudaoui has revealed the club’s “project” was contributory to his decision to sign for the club, and not his relationship with Youcef Atal.

The Algeria midfielder, who was acquired by the French club on deadline day, has joined up with his new teammates after the international break.

Speaking at his unveiling on Thursday, the 19-year-old expatiated on his reason for joining Patrick Vieira’s side.

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"Nice is a good club with a good project,” Boudaoui stated at his unveiling.

“Youcef’s presence here is a plus, and my conversation with him motivated me to join, but that wasn’t the main reason I signed to be part of this team.