Gaëtan Laborde close to leaving Nice for Saudi Arabian second division | OneFootball

According to a report from L’Équipe, Gaëtan Laborde (31) is close to leaving OGC Nice for Al-Diraiyah FC, who will play their football in the second tier of Saudi Arabia from next season. The exact details surrounding this transfer have not yet been disclosed. However, it is being reported that he is in advanced discussions with the Saudi Arabian side.

A departure has been expected with Laborde entering the last year of his contract in the south of France, and the club have been looking to bring in attacking reinforcements. A deal for Isak Jansson (23) was officially completed last night, while negotiations for William Bøving (22) reportedly have stalled.

Laborde played 36 times across all competitions last season for Les Aiglons, scoring 11 and assisting five. He played an important part in helping the squad qualify for Europe, with Nice set to take part in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.

GFFN | Nick Hartland