# Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennais

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ogc-nice-pursuit-of-alidu-seidu
> Updated: 2026-09-18T17:53:43.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3.

OGC Nice has completed the signing of Ghanaian international defender Alidu Seidu on loan from Stade Rennais. The transfer was processed as an emergency “joker” move, a French regulation allowing clubs to sign replacements outside the standard window due to serious injuries to Antoine Mendy and Moïse Bombito.

While initial reports regarding a purchase option were clarified to be a “dry loan,” the deal is confirmed to run until the end of the 2026/27 season. The 26-year-old Seidu, who has over 100 Ligue 1 appearances and 25 international caps for Ghana, offers versatility as a centre-back, right-back, or right wing-back. 

The move, which received financial approval from ownership group INEOS, provides Seidu with increased playing time after he had fallen out of the primary rotation at Rennes, where he remains under contract until 2029. Nice sporting director Roger Ricourt praised Seidu’s temperament and experience, specifically noting his participation in the 2022 and 2026 World Cups. Ricourt also highlighted Seidu’s ability to integrate quickly due to his proficiency in French.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennais

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has joined OGC Nice on a season-long loan from Stade Rennais to provide emergency defensive cover under Ligue 1’s ‘joker’ rule.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alidu-seidu-joins-ogc-nice-on-loan-from-stade-rennais

### 2026-09-16: Alidu Seidu to join OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennais

OGC Nice is finalizing a loan deal for Stade Rennais defender Alidu Seidu. The move utilizes France’s “joker” rule to address defensive injuries caused by long-term absences of Antoine Mendy and Moïse Bombito.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ogc-nice-nears-deal-for-alidu-seidu-via-emergency-transfer-rule

### 2026-09-11: Alidu Seidu linked to OGC Nice on potential loan deal

OGC Nice is negotiating a loan deal for Stade Rennais defender Alidu Seidu to address defensive shortages caused by injuries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alidu-seidu-linked-to-ogc-nice-on-potential-loan-deal

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