Moses Simon, the Nigerian international who has dazzled Ligue 1 fans with a breakout season at FC Nantes, is now at the centre of a major transfer tussle as newly promoted Paris FC looks to secure his signature. The 29-year-old winger, widely celebrated for his pace, creativity, and consistent goal contributions, may soon be swapping the yellow of Nantes for the blue of Paris FC as the capital club prepares for life in France’s top flight.
Simon’s 2024/25 campaign has been nothing short of spectacular. He registered eight goals and 10 assists in 32 league appearances, with a masterful display on the last matchweek to keep the Canaries in top flight. Cementing his reputation as one of the most dangerous wide men in Ligue 1. His influence was felt both at home and away. His overall goal involvement rate of 0.61 per 90 minutes placed him among the league’s elite attackers. This surge in form has not gone unnoticed. Simon was named by many as the breakout player of the season for Nantes.
- NAMEMoses Simon
- AGEJuly 12, 199529
- NATIONALITYNigeria
- HEIGHT168cm | 5’6″
- WEIGHT66.0kg | 145.5lbs
He joined Nantes initially on loan from Levante in 2019. Simon’s move was made permanent in 2020 for a reported fee of €6.5 million. Since then, he has become a talismanic figure for the Canaries. Amassing 37 goals and 42 assists in nearly 201 appearances across all competitions. His career trajectory has seen him rise from the GBS Academy in Jos, Nigeria. He had successful spells at KAA Gent in Belgium and Levante in Spain.
Now, with just one year left on his contract and no extension offered, Nantes are reportedly open to a sale. They hope to cash in on their star before he becomes a free agent. Paris FC, fresh off their promotion as Ligue 2 runners-up and now under ambitious new ownership, see Simon as the ideal marquee signing to spearhead their Ligue 1 campaign. The club’s project and the allure of remaining in France make Paris FC a particularly attractive destination for the Nigerian forward.
However, Paris FC faces stiff competition. Premier League sides Everton and Leeds United have both expressed strong interest. Everton has already sent scouts to monitor Simon and reportedly prepared to meet Nantes’ asking price of around €12-15 million. Despite this, sources close to the player suggest he may favour a move within France. Keeping Paris FC in pole position.