According to the latest report from renowned journalist Pedulla, French center back Todibo's transfer drama has finally come to an end as he will join English Premier League powerhouse West Ham United. This news has certainly thrown a bucket of cold water on the confident Juventus club, as they originally thought that Nice would release Todibo as long as the player himself agreed.
Juventus' strategy in the transfer market has always been to be smart, they originally planned to use the money for the introduction of the Dutch midfielder Kupmenas, and thought that as long as they got the player's nod in the transfer issue of Todibo, the Nice side would go along with it and release the man to join. However, things went beyond Juve's expectations.
Juventus stuck to their terms throughout the negotiations, proposing a loan package with a mandatory buyout clause. This proposal, although seemingly flexible, did not meet Nice's expectations. Meanwhile, West Ham United quickly stepped in, showing a stronger desire to buy the player and willing to pay a transfer fee that would satisfy Nice.
Faced with West Ham United's positive attitude and generous offer, Nice's side naturally preferred to reach a partnership with the Premier League club. As for Todibo himself, he could not wait forever for Juve's decision. After weighing the pros and cons, he finally chose to join West Ham United to start a new chapter of his career.
