Thiago Motta’s work at Bologna has seen him attract the attention of Paris Saint-Germain, and now Nice have entered the race for the Italian-Brazilian.
The 40-year-old took over at the Rossoblu back in September and has done well to transform the team, making them a mid-table threat who could push for the European spots next season, should some reinforcements arrive in the summer.
Thiago Motta has seen his stocks rise dramatically over the last year and now is being considered by a number of clubs in Europe. He is clearly aware of this, not wanting to discuss his future when asked in a recent press conference.
As detailed by La Gazzetta dello Sport, PSG have long been interested in appointing Thiago Motta, with Nasser Al Khelaifi always considering him a coach for the future, ever since his playing days in Paris.
PSG are not alone in their interest, however, as Nice have also entered the race. A key figure in this is Jean-Claude Blanc, who was PSG CEO from 2011 to 2022 before leaving to join Ineos, the owners of Nice.
Blanc has been following Thiago Motta since the Italian-Brazilian’s arrival in Paris in January 2012 and has an excellent relationship with him. No direct contact has occurred yet but that’s expected to change in the coming weeks, with Nice ready to propose a project that includes serious investment and a policy of prioritising young talents.