Terem Moffi joins Porto on loan from Nice
Terem Moffi has secured a loan move to Porto from Nice, with an option for the Portuguese club to buy him for €8m. The Nigerian striker’s transfer comes after a challenging period in France, including time away from the squad. Moffi attracted interest from several clubs but chose Porto for its project and the chance to work with coach Francesco Farioli. He remains a notable figure in Nigerian football despite recent struggles at club level.
Match highlights
- Terem Moffi joins Porto on loan from Nice, with an €8m purchase option.
- He had been on medical leave since incidents involving Nice supporters on November 30.
- Porto beat competition from Besiktas and other clubs in France and Scotland for his signature.
- Moffi was removed from Nice’s first team and took the club to a French judicial commission to secure his departure.
- He was called up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as a replacement for Victor Boniface, where Nigeria finished second.
