Man Utd centre-back transfer target reveals he rejected summer move over fears he would ‘make a mistake’
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Jean-Clair Todibo didn’t join the Red Devils this summer over fears he’d make a “mistake”.
Todibo, 23, was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford last month.
The Red Devils approached OGC Nice over a potential swoop just before deadline day, but a deal failed to materialise.
And now the defender has opened up about why he decided against joining Erik ten Hag‘s side.
Todibo told L’Equipe: “I’m not going to lie and say that I didn’t have the thought to tell myself that perhaps I should play in a ‘top club’ to increase my chances [of playing for France], but there are also guarantees when playing at Nice.”
When pressed about rumours linking him to Man Utd, he added: “I experienced it differently from my previous situations in my career.
“My thinking was much more in-depth, thoughtful. I didn’t want to make a mistake in my choice. I remained very calm.
“Reflection is much more important than when I started. I’m waiting to be presented with the complete project.
“What is expected of me? Why am I coming? You shouldn’t arrive at a club like that. I know what I have at Nice. Why go into the unknown?
“So, everything must be clear. My first transfer, I was 18 years old. The thinking was not as thorough.”
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Todibo joined Nice from Barcelona in 2021 and has since made 106 appearances.
He made his international debut for France earlier this week against Germany.