VfL Wolfsburg's Algerian international winger Mohamed Amoura is reportedly close to a loan move to French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice. Citing L'Equipe, advanced talks are underway for a temporary switch.
The Wolves, currently sitting fourth in the 2. Bundesliga with four points from two matches, could be about to lose another attacking player. Ralph Hasenhüttl's side has scored one goal and conceded none so far this season, leaving them two points behind leaders 1. FC Nürnberg. Their next league fixture is at home against eighth-placed Energie Cottbus on September 5th.
The proposed move is structured as a loan with an obligation for the French club to make the transfer permanent. This buy option is valued at €20 million. An agreement is expected to be reached this Saturday, which would allow Amoura to undergo a medical with Nice. The 26-year-old winger, who featured for Wolfsburg last season, had his breakthrough campaign two years ago with Union Royale Saint-Gilloise in Belgium, scoring 22 goals in 45 appearances.
OGC Nice, owned by the INEOS group, reportedly beat competition from within France to secure the player's signature. Both Olympique Lyon and Stade Rennes were said to be interested, as was Italian Serie A club Udinese. For manager Olivier Pantaloni, Amoura would provide attacking reinforcement, complementing fellow loanee Elye Wahi, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt.
A departure for Amoura would further thin VfL Wolfsburg's options in the attacking midfield areas. The club must carefully consider its squad planning for the ongoing season, especially given the tight title race in the 2. Bundesliga. The current makeup of the team can be viewed on our squad page. The team has made a solid start, but for a push for promotion, every bit of player quality is needed.
The potential transfer also highlights the international market for players on Wolfsburg's books. A successful loan with a subsequent sale could create financial flexibility for future reinforcements. The progression of the league table and the team's form can be tracked on the standings page.
For OGC Nice, the next competitive match is this Sunday, an away fixture at Paris FC in Ligue 1. A swift agreement is intended to allow Amoura to be available for selection. For VfL Wolfsburg, the focus is entirely on the home game against Energie Cottbus on September 5th. This match is part of a key period to solidify their strong early league position. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page.
If the move is finalized, it would end Amoura's stint in Wolfsburg after one season. The club must then decide whether to fill the vacated squad spot or proceed with existing options. Sporting director Marcel Schäfer and his team face an important decision in the remaining days of the transfer window.
