OGC Nice is currently in a state of uncertainty as the French club awaits a potential takeover by American investors. The Ligue 1 side has put all major decisions on hold, including the appointment of a new sporting director and manager, until the ownership situation becomes clearer by mid-June.
Brazilian defender Dante has returned to FC Bayern Munich as head coach of the reserve team, taking his first steps into management following the end of his playing career at OGC Nice.
OGC Nice have confirmed the departure of Sporting Director Florian Maurice following a disappointing campaign that nearly ended in relegation. The French club are now targeting former AC Milan technical director Geoffrey Moncada as his replacement.
OGC Nice have secured their Ligue 1 status after a convincing 4-1 victory over AS Saint-Étienne in the relegation play-off second leg, condemning the former champions to another season in the second tier.
OGC Nice have issued a strong defence of full-back Ali Abdi after he left the club to join Tunisia’s World Cup preparations, forcing him to miss a crucial Ligue 1 relegation play-off against AS Saint-Étienne.
FC Porto have decided not to sign Terem Moffi permanently, forcing the Nigerian striker to return to OGC Nice despite the French club’s plans to sell him immediately.
AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice failed to register a single shot on target during 103 minutes of their Ligue 1 promotion play-off first leg, recording the lowest combined expected goals figure in four seasons.
The 16th edition of the Champion’s Cup Rekupo brought nearly 400 young footballers to Nice, with former France international Olivier Dacourt hailing the youth tournament as a vital platform for developing talent.