OGC Nice have completed the signing of Algeria international Mohamed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg, with the 26-year-old joining the French club on loan with an option to buy.
The move was officially confirmed by Nice on Monday after the club won a race for a forward who had attracted increasing interest in recent days. Al Ittihad were among the clubs to show concrete interest in Amoura, while several other sides had also positioned themselves in the deal. Africafoot had previously reported exclusively on the competition surrounding the Algeria international.
Amoura arrives at the Allianz Riviera after two seasons in the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg. He moved to Germany in the summer of 2024 following his spell with Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise and quickly established himself in German football.
Across his two campaigns with VfL Wolfsburg, the forward made 67 appearances in all competitions and scored 18 goals. Although those figures underline his attacking contribution, his second season with the club proved more difficult. That situation encouraged Amoura to consider a new challenge, with Nice now providing the next stage of his career.
The transfer will see him play in Ligue 1 for the first time. It is also his fourth European league since he left ES Setif in 2021. After beginning his career in Algeria, Amoura has since played in Switzerland, Belgium and Germany before moving on to France.
Nice will be hoping his pace and direct style can add a new dimension to their attack. Amoura is known for his explosiveness, his ability to run in behind defensive lines and his finishing in front of goal. The club view his arrival as an opportunity to strengthen the forward line with a player who already has substantial experience at a high level of European football.
The move also gives Amoura the chance to revive his momentum after a less productive second season at VfL Wolfsburg. At 26, he is entering a key period of his career and will now be expected to make an immediate impression in France.
Nice’s next fixture will come in the third round of the French championship, when they face Le Mans FC. The match will provide a potential early opportunity for the club’s new attacking recruit, although the article does not state whether Amoura will be available to play.
Betting company 1xbet lists OGC Nice as favourites for the fixture, offering odds of 1.69 for a home victory. A draw is priced at 3.70, while a win for Le Mans FC is rated at 4.40.