Amir Richardson, the 23-year-old Moroccan international midfielder, is making headlines as the end of 2025 approaches. Currently under contract with Fiorentina until 2029, the player born in Nice has openly expressed his desire to leave Italy during the winter transfer window. Struggling for playing time under Paolo Vanoli (only four matches across all competitions this season), Richardson is looking to revive his career. According to Fabrizio Romano, several European clubs are interested in him, but OGC Nice has already made a concrete approach to the Viola.
Trained at OGC Nice from U13 to U17 before continuing his development at Le Havre and then Reims, Amir Richardson has never hidden his attachment to the Côte d’Azur club, which he describes as his “club of the heart.” In an interview with L’Équipe, he made it clear: “Nice is clearly my priority.” This return to his roots is being considered in the form of a loan without an option to buy, a deal that would suit all parties involved. This wish also comes in the context of a difficult personal situation for the player, marked by the death of his father, former NBA player Micheal Ray Richardson, last November.
For OGC Nice, struggling in Ligue 1 and in need of reinforcements in midfield, this case represents an ideal opportunity. The Gym, which is actively preparing for its winter transfer window opening on December 31, could offer Richardson the playing time necessary to regain his best form and aim for a place in the Moroccan national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Negotiations are expected to be intense, but this sentimental return could well materialize in the coming weeks.
