French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo is edging ever closer to a move to Juventus. The French defender’s willingness to transfer to Italy was established several days ago, but Juventus’ sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, first needed to secure funds from the sale of Huijsen. With the Spanish-Dutch player now headed to Bournemouth in England, negotiations with Nice have progressed. The latest development is that Todibo has not been included in the squad for Nice’s upcoming match against Lecce.
Details of the Transfer
Todibo is set to become the second defensive reinforcement for Juventus this season, following Juan Cabal. Calciomercato confirm that the defender has put other offers from Premier League clubs on hold, as his preference is to join Juventus. The deal is expected to be a loan with an obligation to buy, triggered by certain conditions, with the total cost estimated to be between €35 and 40 million.
Todibo’s 2023/24 Season
In the 2023/24 season, Todibo made 30 appearances and scored 2 goals in Ligue 1, along with 3 appearances and 1 goal in the Coupe de France. His performances under the current Ajax manager, Francesco Farioli, were highly positive. Soon, Italy might not only be the country of his former coach, Thiago Motta, but also the league where Todibo continues his career.
