Nice have tonight announced the signing of English left-back Joe Bryan on a loan deal from Premier League side Fulham, in a move which does not include a permanent option.
Les Aiglons have been targeting a left-back throughout the summer window, having made attempts to sign Real Madrid legend Marcelo among other names.
With the Londonders signing Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa, Bryan – who has yet to appear in the league this season – would have seen his playing time decrease even more.
He made 15 appearances in the Championship last season, registering one assist, and has a total of 117 games for the club since joining from Bristol City in 2018. During that time, he has scored five goals.
The Premier League has become something a favoured market for the INEOS-owned Nice in the past few weeks, with Arsenal’s Nicolas Pépé and Leicester’s Kasper Schmeichel also moving to the Côte d’Azur side.
Fulham FC statement ~ Geoff Pruce
Joe Bryan has joined French outfit OGC Nice on loan for the duration of the 2022/23 campaign.
A fifth place finish in Ligue 1 last season means Joe will get to sample European football, with Nice facing Cologne, Partizan and Slovacko in Group D of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
He could make his debut for the club in their home meeting with Monaco on Sunday evening.
Everyone at Fulham wishes Joe the very best of luck during his time on the French Riviera.