Todibo’s Exit Plans Hit Financial Obstacle
Jean-Clair Todibo’s future has drifted into a familiar transfer limbo, with the French defender eager to leave West Ham yet unable to secure the move he wants. Relegation has accelerated his desire to depart, and with the club preparing for a major squad reset, both sides agree a separation is the most realistic outcome. But the pathway out is proving far more complicated than expected.
Marseille have emerged as Todibo’s strongest admirers. They view him as an ideal defensive pillar, already proven in Ligue 1. His profile fits perfectly with their ambition to strengthen under new manager Bruno Genesio. However, admiration alone won’t close the deal. OM’s financial constraints are severe, and they must sell before committing to any significant outlay. Indeed, former West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd has been put up for sale in order to raise funds.
Their preferred structure, a loan with an option to buy, is not one West Ham are willing to entertain.
With Todibo under contract until 2029 and valued highly after a substantial investment, West Ham are holding firm. Marseille, meanwhile, cannot reach the level required without outgoing transfers.
Stalemate Continues Over Todibo Future
The player did return to pre-season training this week, yet has now fallen out with Lopetegui, Potter and Nuno, having told the Portuguese Head Coach that he would never play for him again after being hauled off after just 25 minutes in the 3-1 away loss at Newcastle United, which effectively sealed the club’s relegation.
Nuno and his back-room staff will want unity and players hungry for the cause, yet equally won’t be offloading players at bargain prices.
The result is a stalemate: a player who wants out, a club that wants him, and a financial gap that keeps the move frozen.
I wouldn’t be surprised if a Turkish Super Lig club swoops in near the end of the summer window. Whether that means Todibo will see any early Championship football remains to be seen.
I don’t see anyone buying him for anything like what we paid.
Loaning to a penniless club is pointless better to loan with obligation to a PL club he is Workd Class when he’s on it and they can afford the wages and the transfer fee.
Can someone confirm for me please. If indeed the player refuses to play for the manager, do we have the right to not pay him his salary, it is after all a strike, withdrawal of labour? Surely on the players side it makes sense to give your all, put in great performances and secure then the move you want. I’m sure a few months without the mortgage money coming in would prompt a re think
Given that Todibo and Kilman are on long contracts with high wages maybe Nuno should reintegrate them back into the squad and give them another chance. It does nobody any good if we set up a bomb squad. Surely that is what management is all about
It seems the problems with Kilman and Todibo are different and there’s only so much any manager can do. This issue with two supposedly first choice CBs – who cost almost a combined £80m – is probably the most difficult problem Nuno has inherited. It’s not as if he can easily sell them and recoup anywhere near the outlay.
I actually like the player and i can understand him being p@@@@@ off somewhat with Nuno but the manager decides who plays or not and who gets subbed or not and you have to be grown up enough to accept that which sadly appears to not be in this mans Psyche…..in Someways he reminds me of Tomas Repka many questioned his ability and attitude but the day he mixed it up with the West Ham fans was the day he seemed reborn and the fans took to this “nutter” at CB and he was an anti hero loved by the fans…..Todibo does seem to have that same “mad” streak in him if taken away his game would suffer for it he just needs an older wiser head alongside him to keep him focused because when he is he is a very good player indeed.