The Eagles from the south of France will have an exciting forward line this season. After securing the loan signing of Arsenal’s misfit Nicolas Pepe, they have also splashed around $22 to bring 22-year-old attacking midfielder Sofiane Diop from neighbours Monaco. Following Pepe’s arrival, Les Aiglons have found another player with a lot of talent and a point to prove.##NAJAVA_MECA_6606646##Despite being under contract at Monaco until 2026, the 22-year-old Diop has been marginalised since the arrival of coach Philippe Clement midway through last season, despite being one of the club’s standout players under the previous manager Niko Kovac. Nice boss Lucien Favre and sporting director Iain Moody saw their chance and did everything to bring the exciting playmaker to the Allianz Riviera. Even when Monaco rejected their initial $18 million offer, they didn’t stop and kept raising the offer until Les Monegasques gave in.A playmaker with sublime technique, a good dribbler and a set-piece expert, Diop was trained at Stade Rennais and also spent a season on loan at Sochaux in the 2019/20 season.The French youth International made 45 appearances last season in all competitions, scoring nine goals while adding seven assists. Nice have completed the signing of Sofiane Diop from Monaco. pic.twitter.com/33eMeOB5Iw— Football24/7 (@foet247europa) August 29, 2022 The length of Diop’s contract at Les Aiglons hasn’t been revealed. He could make his debut tomorrow in Nice’s Ligue 1 match against Lille on Wednesday.There is good news for Nice fans regarding other positions as well. Their central defender Jean-Clair Todibo decided to stay at the club despite reported interest from an unnamed Premier League club, Napoli and Sevilla. The 22-year-old will likely be given a new and improved contract as a reward for his loyalty.
