Exclusive: West Ham Offer Long-Term Contract to Former Man United Target, Defender Yet to Decide

The Hammers are set to sign the French star on a season-long loan with an option to buy for €32 million. Sources informed CaughtOffside that West Ham has offered Todibo a contract extending until 2029/2030, but the centre-back has yet to decide on his future for the upcoming season.

Todibo’s agents are still negotiating with Juventus, but the Serie A club is unwilling to meet the €32 million asking price. This has given West Ham the upper hand in the race to sign the defender, although it remains uncertain if the London club can finalize the deal in the coming weeks.

Manchester United was also interested in Todibo earlier this summer. However, The Telegraph reported that UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules blocked the transfer due to INEOS’s stake in both Manchester United and Nice. Consequently, Todibo must explore other career options instead of heading to Old Trafford.

**Why Do West Ham Want Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo?**

Julen Lopetegui aims to strengthen West Ham’s defense ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, addressing a significant weakness from last season when David Moyes’ side had one of the poorest defensive records in the Premier League.

Todibo, who has excelled in France since joining Nice in 2021, would be an excellent addition to solidify West Ham’s backline. The 24-year-old is athletic, strong, and adept in 1v1 situations. His playing style is well-suited to the Premier League and would enable Lopetegui to push his defensive line higher, trusting in Todibo’s recovery pace.

As West Ham and Juventus continue their efforts to secure the French star, Todibo’s future will become clearer in the coming weeks.