Freshly selected for the French national team by Didier Deschamps, Jean-Clair Todibo continues his meteoric rise. His consistency and constancy have not gone unnoticed, especially by Luis Campos, who has been following the player with interest for several months and could make a move during the upcoming summer transfer window…
“I fell a little behind because I lacked playing time in my first three years as a professional footballer. I’m trying to catch up as best as I can, and so far, it’s going well. I’ve calmed down. My journey has forged a tremendous character and mentality in me, and I’m very proud of it,” explained Jean-Clair Todibo, with stars in his eyes at Clairefontaine during his first gathering with Didier Deschamps’ French national team. It’s a well-deserved reward for this solid lad who stands at 1.90 meters and who has successfully relaunched his career at Nice after a difficult start despite some appearances at FC Barcelona, Schalke 04, or Benfica.
A pillar of the Azur club since his arrival during the winter transfer window in 2021, the former promising prospect of TFC is gaining momentum.
If last season was his first full season at a very high level (40 appearances in all competitions), this year is the confirmation season. It has allowed the defensive rock from Nice to take a step forward and earn a spot in the French national team. And in a highly competitive and sought-after position of central defender, the profile of the Cayenne native certainly does not go unnoticed by anyone.
Luis Campos adores Jean-Clair Todibo
If in England and Italy, several clubs are monitoring his performances, PSG is also interested in him. According to an internal source from the club, Luis Campos appreciates the former Barcelona player and has had his name on his radar since his arrival in the capital, and is seriously considering making a move in the coming weeks. Recently called up to the French national team, Jean-Clair Todibo represents everything that Luis Campos wants to see in Paris, namely a young French international player with significant potential for improvement.
And on Saturday night, the performance of Nice’s number 25 did not disappoint PSG’s director of football, who was present at the Allianz Riviera. He surely did not miss Todibo’s display, where he managed to control Kylian Mbappe, showcasing his appetite for duels.
Todibo was also present in aerial duels, defensively and offensively, as demonstrated when he headed a ball that was saved by an impressive Donnarumma. Todibo gained points with his performance, although some may only remember the controversy with Christophe Galtier after the match.
A return to the roots and the prospect of competing in the Champions League could appeal to the Nice rock
To imagine an incompatibility between the two men in case Todibo possibly comes to Paris next season is a stretch. If Galtier is still the coach of PSG next season, it should be noted that the French international defender played under the orders of Christophe Galtier last season. JCT was even one of the essential elements and a preferred relay of the French technician at Nice last year. Both the side of Nice and the 23-year-old French defender, prefer to finish the season before thinking about the future.
But there is no doubt that the possibility for this child from Lilas to evolve in the region where he grew up would be appealing, especially in a club qualified for the Champions League.
Until then, the battle is expected to be fierce between Nice, who will not let go of one of their key players under contract until June 2027, without putting up a fight, and other clubs who are determined to acquire Jean-Clair Todibo next season.
