Terem Moffi: Gernot Rohr Claims He Recommended the Nigerian Striker to Nice

• Seven clubs were interested in the signing of Nigerian striker Moffi before he moved to Nice on loan from Lorient
• Former Super Eagles handler Gernot Rohr explained that he actually recommended Moffi for Nice
• Moffi got his first invitation into the Super Eagles squad under Gernot Rohr and made his debut against Cameroon in 2021

Former Super Eagles gaffer Gernot Rohr has disclosed that his recommendation helped Nigerian striker Terem Moffi secure a mega move to French giants Nice in the January transfer.

The German football manager claimed that those in charge of the French club contacted him and based on his working relationship with Moffi in the national team, he anointed him.

Before moving to Nice, there were reports that some Premier League clubs like West Ham United, Everton and Tottenham were interested in signing Moffi, but he snubbed them.

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Nice were impressed with his performances at Lorient where he scored 12 goals this season before his departure.

What did Gernot Rohr say?

According to the report on Punch, Rohr made it clear that Moffi had seven offers in January before he decided to move to Nice.

Statement made by Rohr

“Some people at Nice asked me about him before this offer and I gave them my honest recommendation with a good conscience about him with regards to his qualities because he is very strong. Several clubs wanted to sign him. He had seven offers in January and I think it is a good move for him.”

West Ham wanted Moffi

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian international Terem Moffi attracted interest from English Premier League club West Ham United following his impressive performances for Ligue 1 side Lorient.

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Earlier reports have it that rival English clubs Southampton and Aston Villa were also on the trail of the 23-year-old Super Eagles striker.

Moffi is currently in the form of his life for his French club as he has already netted 12 goals in 17 appearances this season.

His goals have contributed to Lorient’s fairytale run that saw them make an early push at the summit of Ligue 1.