Jesse Marsch describes OGC Nice defender as ‘among the best in the world’ | OneFootball

Moise Bombito (24) arrived at OGC Nice from Colorado Rapids earlier this summer as a relative unknown in European football.

He joined the Ligue 1 side in a €7m move in a transfer that raised a few eyebrows. Bombito arrived with a certain pressure, given that he was replacing Jean-Clair Todibo, who established himself as one of the best defenders in the league before going on to join West Ham United in the summer.

With seven appearances in all competitions, he has quickly established himself as a first pick under Franck Haise at Nice, alongside Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Dante. He is now garnering big praise from his manager at international level, Jesse Marsch.

The centre-back only made his debut in June 2023, however, he has now become indispensable for Canada. He has since earned 14 caps. He started alongside Olympique de Marseille’s Derek Cornelius against Panama earlier this week, and post-match, he earned a glowing review from Marsch.

“His talent is among the best in the world in that position,” said Marsch in post-match comments, transcribed by The Athletic journalist Joshua Kloke.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle