West Ham United has officially activated their obligation to sign Jean-Clair Todibo on a permanent basis following their successful retention of Premier League status. The French defender, who joined the Hammers on a season-long loan from Nice last summer, will now make his move permanent for a fee of £36.3 million (42.5 million euros).

Key Details of the Transfer

• Loan Agreement: Todibo's initial loan deal included a clause that would make the transfer permanent if West Ham avoided relegation.
• Confidential Terms: While the exact conditions of the transfer remain undisclosed, multiple sources have confirmed that Premier League survival was the primary stipulation.
• Finalization: Although some minor details are still being ironed out, the process of signing the 25-year-old has officially begun.

Todibo's Impact at West Ham

Jean-Clair Todibo has made 25 appearances for West Ham this season, despite being sidelined by injuries at times. His performances have been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging campaign for the Hammers.

West Ham's Struggles

West Ham's recent form has been less than stellar, with a seven-game winless streak, including four losses. This has put pressure on manager Graham Potter, who took over in January after Julen Lopetegui's departure.

Todibo's Perspective

Speaking before West Ham's recent defeat at the Amex Stadium, Todibo expressed optimism about the team's direction: "We've felt a lot of frustration, for sure, and we have to work more, but we are in a good way. We just need more time with this manager because when you have the positives in the game, the result is going to come."

Related Topics

• Nice: The Ligue 1 club from which Todibo was loaned.
• West Ham United: The Premier League club securing Todibo's services.
• Football: The broader context of this significant transfer.