Alidu Seidu’s versatility key to Nice move – Sporting director

OGC Nice sporting director Roger Ricort says Alidu Seidus versatility will strengthen the clubs defence following the Ghana internationals loan move from Stade Rennais.Seidu joined Nice after the club took advantage of Frances joker recruitment provision, which allows teams to sign a player outside the regular transfer window under certain conditions.The opportunity arose after Antoine Mendy suffered an ACL injury earlier this month, leaving Nice with a defensive vacancy.Seidu has signed a straight loan deal without an option for Nice to make the transfer permanent.The 26-year-old can operate as a right-back, right wing-back or centre-back, giving head coach Olivier Pantaloni several options as he manages his squad.Ricort highlighted that versatility as one of the reasons Seidu can provide an immediate boost to the team.Alidu is able to play both centrally and on the wing, which will bolster our defence, Ricort said.The Ghanaian also arrives with considerable international experience, having represented Ghana at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups.Hes played at two World Cups (in 2022 and 2026) and is coming here to make a fresh start. We have every faith in him; hes a calm, self-assured guy who has a good head on his shoulders.Ricort also believes Seidus ability to speak French will ease his transition into the squad.The fact that he speaks French well will help him to settle into the squad quickly, and hell soon be able to contribute his grit and his determination to the side.Seidu is now expected to compete for playing time as Nice seek stability in defence during the campaign.