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French Rivals Strike €5m Deal for Sought-After Right-Back

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OGC Nice and Olympique Marseille have reached an agreement for the transfer of French right-back Jonathan Clauss. The deal includes a €4 million fixed fee and an additional €1 million in add-ons. Discussions are ongoing regarding the player’s contract terms.

  • OGC Nice and Olympique Marseille have agreed on a €5 million deal for Jonathan Clauss.
  • The deal includes a €4 million fixed fee and €1 million in potential add-ons.
  • Contract terms for Clauss are still under negotiation.

Jonathan Clauss: A Detailed Profile

Jonathan Clauss, born on September 25, 1992, in Strasbourg, France, has made significant strides in his football career. Currently playing for Olympique Marseille, Clauss has also represented the French national team 13 times, scoring two goals. Standing at 1.78 meters, he is versatile in playing as a right-back, right midfielder, and left midfielder.


Career Statistics

Clauss joined Marseille on July 20, 2022, for a transfer fee of €7.5 million and has a contract that runs until June 30, 2025. His market value as of June 3, 2024, is estimated at €12 million. His career statistics include:

  • Ligue 1: 113 appearances, 3 goals, 17 assists
  • 2. Bundesliga: 62 appearances, 8 goals, 11 assists
  • VL Südbaden: 60 appearances, 14 goals
  • Championnat National: 30 appearances, 1 goal
  • Ligue 2: 29 appearances, 1 goal
  • Coupe de France: 17 appearances, 2 goals
  • Europa League: 12 appearances, 2 goals
  • UEFA Champions League: 6 appearances
  • DFB-Pokal: 3 appearances
  • National 3 – Grp. F: 1 appearance
  • National 2 – Grp. B: 1 appearance

Transfer History

Clauss has had an interesting transfer history, moving through several clubs before joining Marseille:

  • From RC Strasbourg Alsace to US Raon-l’Étape: Free transfer
  • From US Raon-l’Étape to Avranches MSM: Free transfer
  • From Avranches MSM to Quevilly-Rouen: Free transfer
  • From Quevilly-Rouen to Arminia Bielefeld: Free transfer
  • From Arminia Bielefeld to RC Lens: Free transfer
  • From RC Lens to Olympique Marseille: €7.5 million (July 20, 2022)

Current Transfer Deal

The current transfer deal involves a €5 million agreement between OGC Nice and Olympique Marseille. This includes a fixed fee of €4 million and potential add-ons amounting to €1 million. The contract proposal has been sent to Jonathan Clauss, and talks are ongoing to finalize the player’s terms.

Clubs Involved

OGC Nice: Known for its robust defensive strategies and youth development programs, OGC Nice is a prominent club in Ligue 1. The acquisition of Clauss could bolster their defense and provide additional depth to their squad.

Olympique Marseille: A club with a rich legacy in both domestic and European competitions, Olympique Marseille continues to make strategic moves in the transfer market. Recently, Marseille has shown interest in Inter Milan’s Valentin Carboni and is negotiating with Wolves for a top forward, highlighting their ambition to strengthen their squad.

This deal is a significant move in the transfer market, reflecting OGC Nice’s intent to strengthen their squad and Marseille’s strategic plans to balance their roster. The ongoing talks will determine the final details and contract terms for Jonathan Clauss, a player whose experience and versatility could greatly benefit his new club.

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