Amir Richardson has emerged as a potential target for Nice, with the Ligue 1 club reported to be exploring a move for the Fiorentina central midfielder.
The 23-year-old, currently on the books of the Serie A side, is being linked with a return to his home city according to transfer data, with a switch from Florence to the Côte d’Azur under consideration. The rumour, logged on 23 December 2025, does not include a stated probability of completion, leaving the likelihood of the deal unclear.
Richardson, valued at €6.50m on the transfer market, could represent a relatively affordable option for Nice if Fiorentina are prepared to negotiate. His current contract situation is not specified in the data, which raises the possibility that he could move on in future as a free agent should no agreement on an extension be reached.
Born in Nice on 24 January 2002 and standing at 1.97m, the left-footed midfielder offers a physically imposing presence in central areas. Eligible for both Morocco and France, he has built his reputation across Ligue 2, Ligue 1 and now Serie A, progressing from OGC Nice’s youth and U17 sides to Le Havre, Stade Reims and then Fiorentina.
His market value has fluctuated over recent seasons, peaking at €9m during his early spell at Fiorentina in late 2024 before dipping back to €6.50m by October 2025, a trajectory that may influence how both clubs assess a potential fee. Richardson previously returned to Le Havre on loan from Reims before establishing himself sufficiently to earn his move to Italy.
Should Nice firm up their interest, a transfer back to Ligue 1 would reunite Richardson with French football at a stage when regular minutes could be crucial, potentially reshaping his career path and enhancing his profile for both club and national-team considerations.
