Done Deal: Super Eagles Star Joins Big Spending Ligue 1 Side After Successful Medicals

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Nigeria's defender #6 Semi Ajayi (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal which was later disallowed after a VAR review during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 round of 16 football match between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 27, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Nigeria international forward Moses Simon has completed his move to newly promoted French Ligue 1 side Paris FC from fellow league side Nantes, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

Simon who ended last season with ten assists and eight goals will be the first statement signing of the newly promoted side, who are fully backed by the wealthy Arnault family and the Red Bull brand.

He will reportedly earn $300,000 a month, twice the amount he was earning at Nantes where he spent five seasons. A fee of €7m with add ons taking it to €10m was agreed for his transfer.

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The 29 year old passed a routine medical a few hours ago after returning from Nigeria, where he took part in the William Troost-Ekong novelty match. They are presently preparing for his unveiling.

Reports say he will sign a three year deal with the option of another year if certain clauses are met.

Daniel Martins

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