Elye Wahi Transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to Nice
According to L'Équipe, Elye Wahi's stay in Germany was described as a disaster, where he scored only one goal in the Cup. Wahi debuted for Nice as a substitute against Strasbourg, scoring the equalizer.
Elye Wahi had several difficult months in Germany, where he was used only sporadically in the Bundesliga, which limited his playing time and weakened his position. The loan move is described as a strategic decision to help Wahi regain confidence and continuity. In an interview with Africafoot, Arthur Boka stated that the loan has a clear sporting rationale and that Nice offers a more protective environment where Wahi knows the league and can focus on his game. Wahi is valued at 12 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. He earned 2 million euros per year in Germany, which is 38,462 euros per week.
Elye Wahi explained that he started to talk with Florian Maurice and coach Franck Haise, and that the discussions then continued with Claude Puel. The choice of the player was validated by Florian Maurice and the new Nice management. Claude Puel confirmed that Elye Wahi will not start but will be in the squad for the match against Strasbourg.
Elye Wahi has been loaned by Eintracht Frankfurt to OGC Nice until the end of the season, with the deal made official on New Year's Eve. Markus Krösche, Eintracht's sporting director, was quoted in the official Eintracht statement regarding the loan. Elye Wahi commented on joining OGC Nice, expressing his happiness to join the club and his trust in the coach and club leadership. According to BILD information, Eintracht receives a 1.5 million euro loan fee.
Elye Wahi has been loaned to OGC Nice from Eintracht Frankfurt for the rest of the season. According to kicker information, the French club pays a loan fee of 1.5 million euros and does not have a purchase option. Information from L'Equipe states that OGC Nice's coach Claude Puel convinced Elye Wahi to join.
Elye Wahi has joined OGC Nice on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt until the end of the season. A statement from OGC Nice announced the arrival of the French U21 international striker, and that he strengthens the attacking sector of the Aiglons. Elye Wahi was also a target for Sevilla FC.
Marca reports that Elye Wahi has already signed for Nice.
Elye Wahi's loan to Nice is expected to be finalized this Thursday, according to L'Équipe.
L'Équipe reports that negotiations between Nice and Francfort have resulted in a proposal for a six-month loan for Elye Wahi without a purchase option. Nice would not pay a loan fee but would cover the salary of Elye Wahi. The player is expected to arrive on Wednesday to complete the deal, with only a few details remaining to be settled with his representatives.
Nice and Francfort have reached a total agreement for the loan of Elye Wahi. The main obstacle was the coverage of the striker's salary, which was too high for Nice to assume in full. After lengthy and difficult negotiations, the two clubs reached an agreement to finalize the deal. Elye Wahi will join Nice on loan, and an official announcement is expected soon after his medical examination.
According to L'Équipe, Elye Wahi has been loaned from Eintracht Francfort to OGC Nice without a purchase option. Wahi gave his agreement for the loan and is expected to arrive in Nice on Wednesday. He was convinced by a conversation on Monday with Claude Puel, the new coach of Nice. Elye Wahi scored one goal with the German club in 2025.
According to 'Bild', a payment of up to 1.5 million euros is being considered for the striker's loan. In addition, the southern French club will likely pay the entire salary. The tabloid reports that Nice will initially loan Wahi without a purchase option, and that negotiations are at an advanced stage.
According to L'Équipe, negotiations are ongoing between Eintracht Frankfurt and Nice to finalize the terms of a loan move for Elye Wahi to the Côte d'Azur. The management of Nice hopes for the player to arrive on loan. Elye Wahi has already spoken with Franck Haise, his former coach at Racing during the 2023-2024 season. Nice remains confident about finalizing the loan and estimates its chances of bringing Elye Wahi in at 50%.
Despite interest from OGC Nice, Elye Wahi may not return to Ligue 1. An agreement was reportedly reached between the club from the French Riviera and the forward, but nothing has been finalized for the Gym yet.
OGC Nice are attempting to sign Elye Wahi. Wahi, who is struggling at Eintracht Frankfurt, found the Riviera project appealing and had given his agreement.
OGC Nice is targeting forward Elye Wahi for the upcoming winter transfer window. The 22-year-old has made 10 appearances in the Bundesliga this season. L'Equipe reports that OGC Nice has not yet reached an agreement with the German club and the former Marseillais. Negotiations are ongoing.
Elye Wahi has agreed to join OGC Nice this winter, as the positions between the player and the club have become closer in recent hours. Coach Franck Haise was a key factor in convincing Wahi to join. The transfer can only be a loan because INEOS is not planning to increase the budget. An agreement with Francfort regarding the distribution of the player's salary still needs to be reached.
Foot Mercato reported that Nice has targeted Elye Wahi for the upcoming winter transfer window. The move may be difficult to finalize due to expected strong competition to sign him. Wahi is currently struggling at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he is under contract until 2030, and his coach reportedly no longer relies on him. He has made only three starts in the Bundesliga and has one goal, in the German Cup.
Eintracht Frankfurt is considering selling 22-year-old French striker Elye Wahi this winter after losing confidence in the player, who has had disappointing statistics since his arrival. According to information reported by Top Mercato, three French clubs are interested in him. OGC Nice, which needs to consolidate its offensive sector, could benefit from a reunion between Wahi and his former Lens coach, Franck Haise. Strasbourg is also reportedly a contender, seeing him as a versatile reinforcement to anticipate the probable departure of Emanuel Emegha, while the newly promoted Paris FC is another club said to be in the running. Wahi is under contract with the German club until June 30, 2030, and his market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt at €18.00m.
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