OGC Nice was open to reducing Gaëtan Laborde's salary burden of €350,000 in case of qualifying for the Champions League. Laborde was in contact with Al-Diraiyah, a newly promoted team in the second division of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi club initially offered €4 million, but Nice demanded €8 million. The transfer to Diraiyah was officially announced by Nice.

L'Équipe has reported that Gaëtan Laborde is on the verge of transferring to Al-Diraiyah FC. Laborde is poised to join Al-Diraiyah FC, a team recently promoted to the Saudi Second Division. Although he had the opportunity to participate in the Champions League for the first time, Laborde found the financial offer from Al-Diraiyah FC appealing. The club is setting its sights on promotion to the top tier and has bolstered its ranks with key appointments, including Dougie Freedman as the sporting director and possibly Sabri Lamouchi as the coach. Laborde's exit enables Nice to offload their highest salary, which would have risen with their Champions League qualification.

L'Équipe reports on the anticipated transfer of Gaëtan Laborde to Al-Diraiyah FC. Gaëtan Laborde is expected to join the Saudi club Al-Diraiyah FC soon. The transfer is valued between 4 and 5 million euros. Laborde, who is 31 years old and under contract until 2026, scored 11 goals in 28 matches last season. The club Al-Diraiyah FC is ambitious and plays in the second division of Saudi football.

L'Équipe reports on Gaëtan Laborde's imminent transfer to Al-Diraiyah FC. Gaëtan Laborde is close to a departure to Al-Diraiyah FC, a club in the Saudi Arabian second division. There are agreements between the clubs, but the deal needs to be finalized. The player was not risked to play in the friendly match to avoid jeopardizing the transfer. If the transfer is not finalized, Laborde will resume with OGC Nice.