Moses Simon: How much are Ligue 1’s new moneybags paying for Super Eagles winger?

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Nigeria international Moses Simon has completed a medical to sign with Paris FC.

The newly promoted side have now won the race to sign the 29-year-old, who has spent the past six seasons with former Ligue 1 champions Nantes and racked up 177 appearances in the French top flight. In doing so, they beat out competition from Marseille, as well as interest from the Premier League.

With Simon as their first big signing of the summer, it remains to be seen how Paris FC will go on to strengthen for an uphill battle to maintain their Ligue 1 status come the end of the 2025/26 season.

Moses Simon: How much are Ligue 1’s latest moneybags paying for Super Eagles winger?
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How much is Moses Simon costing Paris FC?

With only one year left on his contract with Nantes, Moses Simon was always going to be available for a knock-down price.

The messaging coming out of the Canaries’ camp was that they were holding out for a fee in the region of €10 million. However, per the latest reporting, Paris FC have reached an agreement to instead pay €7 million.

For a player who Nantes permanently picked up for €5 million back in 2020 following a successful loan spell, and who has given six years of service, it represents a decent return still.

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Solace Chukwu

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Solace Chukwu is one of Africa's foremost football columnists, with over a decade of experience working with various media outlets including Goal, Guardian UK, Pulse Sports and NewFrame News. While football is his first love, he also follows and comments on boxing and tennis.