Image for West Ham prepared to take £17m loss to rid themselves of unwanted fallen star
Image for West Ham prepared to take £17m loss to rid themselves of unwanted fallen star
From high hopes when West Ham signed him in the Summer of 2024, to being sold for a huge loss, merely to get him out of the door: Hardly an auspicious career move for West Ham’s one-time star defender Jean Clair Todibo. The former Barcelona man was plucked from Juventus’ grasp – so we were told- by Tim Steidten in what seemed a major coup for the Hammers’ technical director at the time.
In another case of the football fates turning full circle, it seems Todibo may be Juventus-bound this summer as the unhappy, unwanted fallen star looks to firm up an exit, having refused to play for Nuno after that acrimonious substitution last season.
“West Ham United will demand around €17-20 million to part ways with 26-year-old French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo this summer.
Jean Clair Todibo struggled to contain Calafiori who was at the centre of Arsenal's attacks
Time to go: For both player and club, an exit for Todibo will come as a blessed relief.
According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Jean-Clair Todibo is the subject of interest from Juventus. The Serie A giants are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the ongoing transfer window, and they have set their sights on the 26-year-old West Ham United defender.
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Per Calciomercato, West Ham’s asking price of €17-20 million is not prohibitive for Juventus, with the figure “well within their reach” amid their attempts to sign Todibo. Meanwhile, the Frenchman is ready to leave the EFL Championship club after their relegation from the Premier League.” (thehardtackle.com)
Which will be about half of the £36 million (approx) which the Hammers were obligated to for out for Todibo one year ago after his loan deal triggered the permanent sale. Even allowing for a season of amortisation that will convert to a book loss of about £15-£17 million.
At least he’ll be someone else’s problem then.