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Super Eagles star Moses Simon could be the first in a long line of signings by Ligue 1's new billionaires
After four influential seasons with FC Nantes, Moses Simon is reportedly set to join newly promoted Ligue 1 side Paris FC in a deal reportedly worth around €7 million.
The move not only marks a fresh start for the 29-year-old winger but also shows the ambitions of a club backed by one of the wealthiest families on the planet.
Paris FC set to land top target as Nantes accept improved offer
Paris FC, making a return to Ligue 1 for the first time in 46 years, have wasted no time in flexing their financial muscle.
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After an initial €5 million bid for Moses Simon fell short of Nantes’ expectations, the capital club returned with an improved proposal that appears to have sealed the deal.
Simon has been a mainstay at Nantes since joining permanently in 2020, playing a crucial role in keeping the club in the top flight and spearheading their run to back-to-back Coupe de France finals.
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He was instrumental in Nantes' 2022 Cup triumph and topped the club’s goal contributions in the 2024/25 season with 18, scoring eight and assisting 10.
Losing him will be a major blow for Nantes, but Paris FC are getting a dynamic attacker ready to make an immediate impact.
New billionaire-backed era begins at Paris FC
The signing of Moses Simon is a statement move by Paris FC’s powerful new backers as they begin their journey in Ligue 1.
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With the Arnault family, one of the richest families in the world, owning a 52.4% stake through Agache Sport, and global brand Red Bull holding another 10.6%, Paris FC’s financial muscle is unprecedented for a newly promoted side.
Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, is no stranger to building empires, and his involvement opened up a bold new chapter for the Parisian outfit.
Moses Simon’s arrival could be the first of several high-profile signings as the club prepares to not just survive, but compete in Ligue 1’s upper echelons.
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