Mohamed Amoura arrives at Nice as Wolfsburg forward begins Ligue 1 move

OGC Nice have completed the signing of Algeria international Mohamed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg on a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy.

The 26-year-old forward’s arrival was confirmed by the French club on Monday, bringing an end to growing speculation about his future. Nice have won the race for a player who had attracted interest from a number of clubs in recent days, including Al Ittihad, who had made their interest concrete.

Amoura joins Nice after two seasons in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg, having moved to Germany in the summer of 2024 following his spell with Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. He quickly established himself in German football and made 67 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club.

The Algerian scored 18 goals during that period, although his second season with Wolfsburg proved more difficult. That dip in fortunes encouraged him to consider a fresh challenge, with the move to France offering the opportunity to revive his momentum.

The transfer will see Amoura play in Ligue 1 for the first time. It also represents the fourth European league of his career since he left ES Setif in 2021. Before moving to France, he had played in Algeria, Switzerland, Belgium and Germany.

Nice are hoping his pace and direct style can add greater threat to their attack. Amoura is known for his explosiveness, his ability to make runs in behind opposing defences and his finishing in front of goal. The club view the deal as an opportunity to bring in an attacker with significant experience of high-level European football while retaining the option to make the move permanent.

His arrival comes shortly before Nice’s next Ligue 1 fixture, when they are due to face Le Mans FC in the third round of the French championship. The match will provide the club with an early opportunity to assess how quickly Amoura can adapt to his new surroundings, although the article does not state whether he will be involved.

Betting firm 1xbet has listed Nice as favourites for the match. Its prices give OGC Nice odds of 1.69 to win, with a draw rated at 3.70 and a Le Mans FC victory at 4.40.

For Amoura, the move continues a rapid progression across European football. After beginning his career in Algeria, he moved through Switzerland, Belgium and Germany before securing a switch to one of France’s leading clubs. Nice will now hope his goalscoring record and ability to attack space can translate successfully to Ligue 1.