Terem MOFFI of Nice celebrates his goal. Photo by IMAGO
Terem Moffi is set to begin a new chapter in his career after FC Porto agreed a deal with OGC Nice for the Nigeria forward, Soccernet.ng reports.
A move to the Estádio do Dragão brings to an end a difficult and increasingly uncomfortable spell in France for Moffi.
The Portuguese giants have reached an agreement with Nice for a loan move that includes a non-mandatory option to buy, reportedly worth around €8m.
The 26-year-old is expected in Porto to complete a medical and finalise the formalities, with respected transfer market insider Fabrice Hawkins confirming that the deal is now in place.
Porto beat off competition from several clubs, including Turkey’s Besiktas, who were said to have offered the striker a more lucrative salary package.
There was also interest from teams in France and Scotland, but Moffi opted for a move to Portugal, drawn by both the sporting project and the chance to work under coach Francesco Farioli, who knows him well from their time in French football.
For Porto, the Super Eagles striker is viewed as an immediate solution in attack at a crucial stage of the season. If he makes the right impact, the club will have full control over whether to make the deal permanent at the end of the campaign.
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Terem Moffi: A fresh start after a troubled period in Nice
Moffi’s departure brings down the curtain on a bleak few months at Nice.
He has not played for the club since 30 November, following a defeat at Lorient that was overshadowed by serious incidents after the final whistle, when players were confronted by supporters. In the aftermath, Moffi was removed from the first-team picture and has been searching for a way out ever since. Moffi had to drag Nice to a French judicial commission to force the club into allowing him leave this winter.
On the pitch, his season never truly caught fire. He managed just two goals in 10 league appearances, a sharp contrast to his first season, when he finished as Nice’s top scorer with 11 goals after completing a permanent move from Lorient.
Despite his club struggles, Moffi remains a recognised name in Nigerian football. He made his Super Eagles debut in 2021 and announced himself on the international stage with a brace in a 10–0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe in 2022. He was called up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as a replacement for the injured Victor Boniface, though he missed out on Nigeria’s squad for the most recent tournament.
Now, Porto offers Moffi both a fresh start and a chance to remind Europe of the striker he can be.