Jean-Clair Todibo has completed his medical ahead of a move to West Ham. The transfer is structured as an initial loan with an option to buy for £35 million. Todibo had interest from Juventus and Manchester United but chose West Ham due to convincing efforts from the club’s technical director.
- Jean-Clair Todibo is set to join West Ham on an initial loan with an option to buy for £35 million.
- West Ham’s new technical director, Tim Steidten, played a crucial role in securing the deal.
- Interest from Juventus and Manchester United was present, but Todibo chose West Ham.
Transfer Details
Jean-Clair Todibo is set to join West Ham on an initial loan with an option to buy for £35 million. The French centre-back, previously with OGC Nice, had attracted interest from Juventus and Manchester United. However, West Ham’s new technical director, Tim Steidten, managed to secure the deal, especially crucial given Kurt Zouma’s potential departure to UAE club Shabab Al Ahli.
⚒️🇫🇷 Jean-Clair Todibo completes medical ahead of West Ham move.
Exclusive news, set to be confirmed. ⤵️
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 06, 2023
Career Statistics
Jean-Clair Todibo, a towering 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) centre-back, has had an impressive career trajectory despite his young age.
- Full Name: Jean-Clair Dimitri Roger Todibo
- Date of Birth: December 30, 1999
- Nationality: French
- Position: Centre-back
Club Career
- Toulouse FC (2018-2019)
- Appearances: 10
- Goals: 1
- FC Barcelona (2019-2021)
- Appearances: 5
- Goals: 0
- Schalke 04 (Loan, 2020)
- Appearances: 10
- Goals: 0
- Benfica (Loan, 2020-2021)
- Appearances: 2
- Goals: 0
- OGC Nice (Loan, 2021; Permanent, 2021-2024)
- Appearances: 80
- Goals: 2
International Career
- France U20: 5 caps
- France U21: 10 caps
Previous Transfers and Fees
Todibo’s career has seen several transfers, often involving loan deals.
- Toulouse to Barcelona: Free transfer (2019)
- Barcelona to Schalke 04: Loan (2020)
- Barcelona to Benfica: Loan (2020-2021)
- Barcelona to Nice: Loan (2021), then permanent for €8.5 million (2021)
Relevant Context
West Ham’s need for a centre-back became urgent with the potential transfer of Kurt Zouma. Juventus had been in talks with Nice for weeks but failed to reach an agreement. Manchester United’s interest was hindered due to ownership conflicts with INEOS, which owns both Nice and has a stake in Manchester United. Todibo initially leaned towards Juventus, but Steidten’s efforts were pivotal in convincing him to move to London.
For more insights into Jean-Clair Todibo’s transfer, check out:
- Jean-Clair Todibo: West Ham Agree £35m Deal with Nice
- West Ham Secures Jean-Clair Todibo Amid Interest from Juventus and Man Utd
