Morgan Sanson’s (29) loan move from Aston Villa to OGC Nice is almost certain to be made permanent at the end of the season, according to L’Équipe.
The Frenchman quickly established himself in Francesco Farioli’s side following his season-long loan move from Aston Villa, and he has already expressed a desire to remain at Nice beyond the end of the season.
“Yes, of course [I want to stay]. Florent Ghisolfi has said the same thing that he wants me involved in the project for the long term. Even if there is a permanent option with clauses that are very much attainable, I think I’ll be here for a while. I will do everything to ensure that the option is triggered,” Sanson told Get French Football News back in December.
It is now looking extremely likely that his wish will become a reality. L’Équipe have specified the conditions in which Sanson’s move to Les Aiglons will become permanent. For the €4m purchase option to be triggered, Sanson must start at least 17 Ligue 1 games for Le Gym and Nice must finish 8th or above in France’s top-flight.
Sanson has already made 15 Ligue 1 starts in a Nice shirt, whilst the club currently sit second, 11 points ahead of ninth-placed RC Strasbourg Alsace. Sanson’s time at Aston Villa therefore looks almost certain to come to an end at the end of the season.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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