Ghanaian Midfielder Salis Abdul Samed Joins OGC Nice on Three-Year Deal

Ghanaian midfielder Salis Abdul Samed joins OGC Nice


Ghanaian midfielder Salis Abdul Samed is set to join OGC Nice on a three-year contract after passing his medicals. Samed's move comes after a challenging spell at RC Lens and an underwhelming loan stint with Sunderland in the English Championship. 



Ghanaian midfielder Salis Abdul Samed is set to embark on a fresh journey in Ligue 1 with OGC Nice, having agreed to a three-year contract with the French club. The 25-year-old player has passed his medicals and officially signed his contract.


Move Comes After Difficult Spell
The transfer comes after a challenging stint at RC Lens, where Samed struggled to find his footing, and an underwhelming loan spell in England with Sunderland. Samed's move to Nice is seen as a new chapter in his career, offering him an opportunity to rediscover his form.


Samed's transfer to Nice follows reports of interest from other clubs, including Turkish side Basaksehir and Russian club CSKA Moscow. However, Nice seems to have won the race for his signature, and he is expected to strengthen the team's midfield.


Salis Abdul Samed joined Lens in June 2022 from Clermont Foot for a reported €5 million transfer fee, signing a five-year contract. He quickly became a vital component of Lens's midfield, forming a strong partnership with Seko Fofana. This duo played a crucial role in Lens's success, helping the team secure a Champions League spot for the first time in 20 years. Abdul Samed's impressive performances earned him recognition, and he's been linked to several top European clubs, including Aston Villa. He has also been an integral part of the Ghana national team, earning his first cap in November 2022 and participating in the FIFA World Cup the same year.


Salis Abdul Samed's journey to French football stardom began at the JMG Academy, where he developed his skills in Accra before moving to the academy in Djékanou, Côte d'Ivoire, after the Accra branch closed. In July 2019, he joined Clermont on a two-year loan deal and made his debut in August 2019 against Lens in the Coupe de la Ligue. Samed played a crucial role in Clermont's 2019-2020 season, helping the team earn promotion to Ligue 1 by finishing second in the Ligue 2 standings.


Samed's impressive performances at Clermont caught the attention of Lens, and in June 2022, he signed a five-year contract with the club for a reported €5 million transfer fee. He quickly established himself as a key player, forming a strong partnership with Seko Fofana and helping Lens secure a Champions League spot for the first time in 20 years. In his first season with Lens, Samed made 33 Ligue 1 appearances, starting 32 of those matches, and scored one goal. His success with Lens also earned him a spot in the Ghana national team, debuting in November 2022 against Switzerland and participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.


Salis Abdul Samed joins OGC Nice on a three-year deal, aiming to revive his career after a challenging stint at RC Lens and an underwhelming loan spell with Sunderland. The 25-year-old midfielder's move to Nice is reportedly driven by his former manager at Lens, Franck Haise, who believes Samed has the potential to excel in the top flight.


With Nice, Samed will have the opportunity to re-establish himself as a regular starter and regain his form that earned him recognition as one of Ligue 1's most reliable midfielders. A strong performance in Nice's colors could also boost his chances of getting back into Ghana's national team mix ahead of the 2026 World Cup.


Samed's career trajectory has seen him develop at the JMG Academy in Accra and Djékanou, before joining Clermont in 2019. He played a crucial role in Clermont's promotion to Ligue 1 and later signed with Lens in June 2022. In his first season with Lens, Samed made 33 Ligue 1 appearances and scored one goal, helping the team secure a Champions League spot for the first time in 20 years.


About Salis Abdul Samed

Name: Salis Abdul Samed
Nationality: Ghanaian
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Date of Birth: March 26, 2000
Height: 179 cm
Current Market Value: €5.50 million
Previous Clubs: RC Lens, Sunderland AFC, Clermont

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