Alidu Seidu completes Nice loan switch
- Nice have completed the signing of A. Seidu — the move is confirmed, led by OGC Nice (official, English) and corroborated by 13 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 20 Sept6 new sources: TransferFeed (aggregator), Yahoo Sports (syndicated 'Official' article), LiveSporty, Sport.fr (French) — now 34 tracking the story
- 20 Sept6 new sources: Foot Mercato, TopMercato, FranceLeague.net (news/transfer feed), Adom Online (Ghana) — now 28 tracking the story
- 19 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 19 SeptDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 19 Sept11 new sources: L'Equipe, Foot Mercato (Mercato feed), OGC Nice (official) - English article, OGC Nice (official) - French article — now 22 tracking the story
- 13 SeptStory opened — 11 sources (L'Equipe, Footy-Africa, SoFoot, Maxifoot)
What the reports say
- Official: Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on a season‑long loan from Stade Rennais. — OGC Nice (official) - English article
- Official: Alidu Seidu arrives at OGC Nice as a 'joker' — club press release in French. — OGC Nice (official) - French article
- Stade Rennais confirm Seidu has been loaned to OGC Nice until the end of the season without an option to buy. — Stade Rennais (official)
- News: Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on a season‑long loan from Rennes (club announced). — Yahoo Sports (syndicated 'Official' article)
A. Seidu is a 26-year-old central defender at Nice, rated 49 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (2.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.81 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Seidu.
Also this season: 3 apps, 0g at Rennes.
- OOGC Nice (official) - English articleOfficial: Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on a season‑long loan from Stade Rennais.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Official: Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on a season‑long loan from Stade Rennais.
18 SeptRead full article → - OOGC Nice (official) - French articleOfficial: Alidu Seidu arrives at OGC Nice as a 'joker' — club press release in French.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Official: Alidu Seidu arrives at OGC Nice as a 'joker' — club press release in French.
18 SeptRead full article → - SStade Rennais (official)Stade Rennais confirm Seidu has been loaned to OGC Nice until the end of the season without an option to buy.Named sourceTrusted 95%
Stade Rennais confirm Seidu has been loaned to OGC Nice until the end of the season without an option to buy.
18 SeptRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (syndicated 'Official' article)News: Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on a season‑long loan from Rennes (club announced).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
News: Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on a season‑long loan from Rennes (club announced).
18 SeptRead full article → - FFoot Mercato (Mercato feed)Alidu Seidu has joined OGC Nice (loan / move reported as official).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Alidu Seidu has joined OGC Nice (loan / move reported as official).
19 SeptRead full article → - LLe ParisienAlidu Seidu is set to join OGC Nice on a short-term/joker deal from Stade Rennais (reports say Rennes and Nice agreed and Seidu travelled to Nice to finalise medical/contract).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Alidu Seidu is set to join OGC Nice on a short-term/joker deal from Stade Rennais (reports say Rennes and Nice agreed and Seidu travelled to Nice to finalise medical/contract).
17 SeptRead full article → - SSport.frNice have activated a medical 'joker' search and Alidu Seidu is reported to be in their sights after Mendy’s injury.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 73%
Nice have activated a medical 'joker' search and Alidu Seidu is reported to be in their sights after Mendy’s injury.
11 SeptRead full article → - FFoot MercatoAnnounces Seidu's arrival at Nice on loan from Rennes (reports official club announcement and quotes).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 66%
Announces Seidu's arrival at Nice on loan from Rennes (reports official club announcement and quotes).
18 SeptRead full article → - RRadarfootCoverage summarising the move: Seidu loaned to Nice to cover for injuries; cites Ouest‑France and club confirmation.Mixed 63%
Coverage summarising the move: Seidu loaned to Nice to cover for injuries; cites Ouest‑France and club confirmation.
17 SeptRead full article → - LL'EquipeReport: Negotiations progressing for Rennes defender Alidu Seidu to join Nice as a 'joker' signing.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 60%
Report: Negotiations progressing for Rennes defender Alidu Seidu to join Nice as a 'joker' signing.
19 SeptRead full article → - LL'EquipeReports that Nice have made Seidu their priority as a 'joker' signing; describes negotiations and context (injuries at Nice).Mixed 60%
Reports that Nice have made Seidu their priority as a 'joker' signing; describes negotiations and context (injuries at Nice).
13 SeptRead full article → - 4433footProfile piece: Seidu, not in Rennes’ plans, is expected to join Nice as the club look to recruit a joker defender.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Profile piece: Seidu, not in Rennes’ plans, is expected to join Nice as the club look to recruit a joker defender.
11 SeptRead full article → - SScore.frNice are close to targeting Rennes defender Alidu Seidu as a joker; discussions reportedly active with the player's entourage.Mixed 57%
Nice are close to targeting Rennes defender Alidu Seidu as a joker; discussions reportedly active with the player's entourage.
11 SeptRead full article → - AAdom Online (Ghana)Reports the move on 18 Sept., citing the club announcement and includes quotes from Nice; places the transfer in context for Ghanaian media.Mixed 50%
Reports the move on 18 Sept., citing the club announcement and includes quotes from Nice; places the transfer in context for Ghanaian media.
19 SeptRead full article → - LLiveSportyExplainer / news: Alidu Seidu joins Nice on loan and context on Ligue 1 'joker' rule — both clubs announced the move.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Explainer / news: Alidu Seidu joins Nice on loan and context on Ligue 1 'joker' rule — both clubs announced the move.
19 SeptRead full article → - FFlashScore (news section)Coverage: Rennes defender Alidu Seidu loaned to Nice as a medical joker until season's end, no purchase option (summary report).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Coverage: Rennes defender Alidu Seidu loaned to Nice as a medical joker until season's end, no purchase option (summary report).
18 SeptRead full article → - RRotoWireNews: Alidu Seidu has completed a season‑long loan move to OGC Nice from Rennes.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
News: Alidu Seidu has completed a season‑long loan move to OGC Nice from Rennes.
18 SeptRead full article → - SStade Rennais Online (French fan site)Local/club‑fan outlet: Stade Rennais Online reports the move as official — Seidu loaned to Nice.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Local/club‑fan outlet: Stade Rennais Online reports the move as official — Seidu loaned to Nice.
18 SeptRead full article → - FFlashscore.comNews aggregator: Ghana international Alidu Seidu joins Nice on a season‑long loan from Rennes.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
News aggregator: Ghana international Alidu Seidu joins Nice on a season‑long loan from Rennes.
18 SeptRead full article → - SSoFoot (brief/news item)Reports Nice targeting Seidu as a 'joker' and that an agreement was reached for a loan without an option (news brief/commentary).Mixed 50%
Reports Nice targeting Seidu as a 'joker' and that an agreement was reached for a loan without an option (news brief/commentary).
17 SeptRead full article → - MMercatoPrimeReports discussions/negotiations were advanced for a loan move to Nice (mercato-reporting site summarising multiple sources).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports discussions/negotiations were advanced for a loan move to Nice (mercato-reporting site summarising multiple sources).
16 SeptRead full article → - SSport.fr (French)News (French sports site): Discussions intensify as Alidu Seidu moves toward a potential switch to Nice.Mixed 50%
News (French sports site): Discussions intensify as Alidu Seidu moves toward a potential switch to Nice.
16 SeptRead full article → - FFranceLeague.net (news/transfer feed)Transfer update: Rennes to loan Alidu Seidu to Nice (reported live / transfer feed).Mixed 50%
Transfer update: Rennes to loan Alidu Seidu to Nice (reported live / transfer feed).
15 SeptRead full article → - FFooty-AfricaNews (African-focused outlet): Alidu Seidu open to a joker move to Nice as Rennes exile continues; reports negotiations ongoing.Mixed 50%
News (African-focused outlet): Alidu Seidu open to a joker move to Nice as Rennes exile continues; reports negotiations ongoing.
11 SeptRead full article → - SSoFootOGC Nice are considering taking Alidu Seidu from Rennes as a joker to cover recent defensive injuries.Mixed 50%
OGC Nice are considering taking Alidu Seidu from Rennes as a joker to cover recent defensive injuries.
11 SeptRead full article → - NNice‑Mag (reporting Nice‑Matin)Local/regional reporting that Nice have identified Seidu and progressed negotiations (notes OGC Nice interest and talks with Rennes).Mixed 50%
Local/regional reporting that Nice have identified Seidu and progressed negotiations (notes OGC Nice interest and talks with Rennes).
11 SeptRead full article → - FFoot‑sur‑7Rennes defender Alidu Seidu is reportedly close to moving to Nice as a joker to cover defensive injuries; Rennes want a loan with option.Mixed 50%
Rennes defender Alidu Seidu is reportedly close to moving to Nice as a joker to cover defensive injuries; Rennes want a loan with option.
11 SeptRead full article → - MMaxifootNews brief: Nice have registered the arrival of Alidu Seidu (loan) from Rennes as a joker; cites OGC Nice announcement.Low-trust 44%
News brief: Nice have registered the arrival of Alidu Seidu (loan) from Rennes as a joker; cites OGC Nice announcement.
18 SeptRead full article → - TTopMercatoCoverage saying Nice have closed an agreement with Rennes for Seidu and that he is expected to join as a joker (mercato coverage).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 44%
Coverage saying Nice have closed an agreement with Rennes for Seidu and that he is expected to join as a joker (mercato coverage).
16 SeptRead full article → - TTopMercatoTransfer/mercato analysis: Nice pursuing Seidu as a joker (medical signing) and negotiating terms with Rennes; mentions INEOS approval and loan structure.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 44%
Transfer/mercato analysis: Nice pursuing Seidu as a joker (medical signing) and negotiating terms with Rennes; mentions INEOS approval and loan structure.
14 SeptRead full article → - MMaxifootNice have Nice interest in Rennes defender Alidu Seidu and could recruit him as a joker, according to Ouest‑France.Low-trust 44%
Nice have Nice interest in Rennes defender Alidu Seidu and could recruit him as a joker, according to Ouest‑France.
11 SeptRead full article → - TTopMercatoReports say an agreement is in view for Nice to take Alidu Seidu from Rennes on a loan (12 months) with an option to buy.Low-trust 44%
Reports say an agreement is in view for Nice to take Alidu Seidu from Rennes on a loan (12 months) with an option to buy.
11 SeptRead full article → - TTransferFeed (aggregator)Alidu Seidu joined OGC Nice (reported completed transfer).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Alidu Seidu joined OGC Nice (reported completed transfer).
20 SeptRead full article → - TTribuna.com (French edition)Multiple outlets report Nice interest in Rennes defender Alidu Seidu to be recruited as a 'joker' following injury problems.Low-trust 30%
Multiple outlets report Nice interest in Rennes defender Alidu Seidu to be recruited as a 'joker' following injury problems.
11 SeptRead full article →