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FC Nantes in discussion for a new Nigerian winger?


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FC Nantes would be interested in Peter Olayinka, striker from Slavia Prague (Photo: GEPA Pictures / Manfred Binder / Icon sport)

Still with a view to strengthening its attacking sector, FC Nantes have reportedly started talks with Slavia Prague to sign Nigerian winger Peter Olayinka.

A few days ago, Own Goal Nigeria disclosed exclusive information : FC Nantes would have started talks with the Czech club Slavia Prague, with the aim of offering Peter Olayinka (left winger, 26 years old).

If the arrival of a left winger is obviously not the priority for the Canaries as long as Moses Simon is at the club, his compatriot Peter Olayinka could act as a back-up, he who can also play as a goalscorer.

The details.

According to Own Goal NigeriaSlavia Prague would ask the modest sum of 10 million euros from FC Nantes if the club wishes to secure the services of Olayinka.
A sum that the French club would consider too high for the Nigerian winger, author of 11 goals in 40 games in all competitions during the 2021-2022 season. The FCN would, however, be hopeful of succeeding in lowering this price during further negotiations.

Taken over by The Sun Nigeria, this information revealing the interest of FC Nantes for Peter Olayinka does not seem to come out of nowhere. Indeed, a year ago, several sources already reported that the club of the City of the Dukes closely followed the services of the Nigerian. Find one of our articles on the subject, dated October 18, 2021.

The player is very close to… Moses Simon!

Chance does things well, Peter Olayinka and Moses Simon have much more than their nationality in common: the two players have a good relationship off the pitch, so much so that the Canaries striker was his compatriot’s wedding witness. last summer !

After getting to know each other while playing with the U20s of Nigeria, the two men had also shared the jersey of Belgian club La Gantoise for two seasons.

Jules Poupin.

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