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Mohamed Amine Amoura transfer and Wolfsburg status

Overview

In late July 2026, Algerian striker Mohamed Amine Amoura was reportedly nearing a transfer from VfL Wolfsburg to Benfica for a fee of approximately €20 million. The deal was expected to be finalized following a medical examination in Lisbon. By late August, the situation regarding Amoura’s tenure at Wolfsburg shifted. Following a period of inactivity due to physical issues, Amoura returned to collective training. Wolfsburg coach Tobias Strobl addressed rumors regarding the player’s absence, stating there were ‘absolutely no disciplinary incidents’ and that his absence was a planned workload management measure by medical staff. While Amoura’s long-term future remains uncertain as the transfer window closes, Strobl indicated the player is being given a ‘new chance’ and remains a useful asset to the squad. By August 27, reports emerged that Amoura is instead expected to finalize a move to OGC Nice. Following Wolfsburg’s relegation to Bundesliga 2, the 26-year-old is seeking an exit. Nice is reportedly pursuing a one-season loan deal that includes a non-obligatory purchase option valued at 20 million euros. On August 31, OGC Nice officially confirmed the signing of Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg. The 26-year-old Algerian international joins on a loan deal that includes a €20 million purchase option. Amoura, who will wear the number 9 jersey, arrives in Ligue 1 having recorded 18 goals in 67 appearances for Wolfsburg. Nice President Maurice Cohen noted that securing the player despite interest from clubs such as Lyon, Marseille, Rennes, and Al-Sadd demonstrates the team’s attractiveness. Sporting Director Roger Réquire highlighted Amoura’s versatility, speed, and work ethic. On September 2, further details emerged regarding the move. Amoura reportedly chose the Nice project over interest from Olympique Lyonnais and the Saudi club Neom. During his time in Germany, he recorded eight goals and three assists in 33 appearances.

Entities

VfL Wolfsburg · OGC Nice · Mohamed Amoura · Elye Wahi · Mohamed Amine Amoura

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    OGC Nice signs Mohamed Amoura and Niels Nkounkou

    OGC Nice has strengthened its squad with the late-window signings of Algerian striker Mohamed Amoura from Wolfsburg and defender Niels Nkounkou.

  2. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Mohamed Amoura joins OGC Nice on loan from Wolfsburg

    Algerian striker Mohamed Amoura has joined OGC Nice on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, with an option to buy estimated at 20 million euros.

  3. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    OGC Nice nears deal for Mohamed Amoura from Wolfsburg

    OGC Nice is finalizing a loan deal for Algerian striker Mohamed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg, alongside the return of Elye Wahi on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt.

  4. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mohamed Amine Amoura receives new chance at Wolfsburg

    VfL Wolfsburg coach Tobias Strobl has granted Mohamed Amine Amoura a new chance at the club, dismissing disciplinary rumors and noting the player's return to training following physical setbacks.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Mohamed Amine Amoura set to join Benfica from VfL Wolfsburg

    Algerian striker Mohamed Amine Amoura is set to move from VfL Wolfsburg to Benfica after a Lisbon medical, with a €20 million fee and a sell‑on bonus for Union Saint‑Gilloise.

Sources

africafootunited.com · afrik-foot.com · arriyadiyah.com · butfootballclub.fr · elkhabar.com · foot-sur7.fr · footalgerien.com · fr.awras.com · frenchfootballweekly.com · getfootballnewsfrance.com · lagazettedufennec.com · nice-premium.com · nicepremium.fr · nigeriafootball.ng

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history