‘Alidu Seidu will do great things at Nice’ – President Maurice Cohen

OGC Nice president Maurice Cohen has backed Alidu Seidu to make an immediate impact after the Ghanaian defender joined the French club on loan from Stade Rennais.The 26-year-old completed a straight loan move to Nice after the club activated Frances joker rule following Antoine Mendys ACL injury.Seidu had already held talks with the club during the summer before completing his move later than initially planned.Nice see the Ghana international as an important addition to Olivier Pantalonis squad because of his ability to play in several defensive positions.Cohen believes Seidus character will help him settle quickly and become an important figure at the club.Alidu is a very good player with a great mentality, and were certain that hell adapt quickly and that hes a perfect fit for what the coach wants to put in place, Cohen said.The Nice president also believes the defenders experience and stage of his career will help him contribute immediately.Hes in the prime of his life. I think that the fans will enjoy his style, and I know that hell do great things with Le Gym. Welcome, Alidu!Seidus arrival provides Nice with additional options in defence at a time when injuries have limited Pantalonis choices.The Ghanaian can operate centrally or on the right side, giving the coach flexibility in how he sets up his backline.Seidu has also expressed his determination to repay the clubs faith, saying he wants to play, help the team and make the fans proud.The loan move offers him a fresh opportunity to establish himself at Nice during the current campaign.