Why We Broke The Bank To Sign Super Eagles Star – Sporting Director Reveals

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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)

The sporting director of newly promoted French Ligue 1 side Paris FC has explained the reason why they made Nigeria international winger Moses Simon their priority signing, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Backed by the Arnault family and the Red Bull brand, the club made the Nigeria international their first major signing by snapping him up from Nantes for a fee of €7m, which could potentially rise to €10m with add ons.

In addition, the 29 year old will earn twice his pay with the club after agreeing a monthly wage is €300,000. Twice the amount he was earning at his previous club, where he spent six seasons.

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Speaking on the reason behind the decision to offer such juicy terms to Simon who ended last season with eight goals and ten assists, the sporting director of the club François Ferracci said: “We are delighted to welcome Moses. He was a priority recruit for us, and he showed genuine interest in our project despite the numerous requests. He will make us more efficient in many areas. ”

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