The 24-year-old Ivorian forward declined a €30 million offer from Saudi club Neom, opting instead to pursue a transfer to the Bundesliga or the Premier League.
Evann Guessand, a talented young forward from OGC Nice, will not be joining Saudi club Neom despite an attractive €30 million offer. Unwilling to continue his career in Saudi Arabia, the 24-year-old has cooled Nice’s ambitions to finalize this lucrative transfer. This decision has caused frustration within the Mediterranean club, with negotiations becoming blocked, including a potential swap deal involving Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed.
The refusal has strained relations between OGC Nice and Guessand’s entourage, but the player remains firm in his choice. His clear goal is to move to more prestigious and competitive European leagues, specifically targeting the German Bundesliga or the English Premier League, where Crystal Palace has shown interest.
This situation highlights the challenges European clubs face when trying to sell players to emerging Middle Eastern leagues, as players often still prioritize top European competitions for sporting reasons and visibility. For Nice, it means increased pressure to find a swift solution while retaining a player determined to continue his career elsewhere.
