The Last Signing of the Summer?
By: Martha | July 28th, 2008
Eric Mouloungui is officially Niçoise, to the tune of €2 million and a four-year contract. He’s still a youngster — only 24 — but has to this point never lived up to his potential in Ligue 1, having scored six goals for Strasbourg in over 60 matches during their time at the top level. When they were in Ligue 2 two years ago, on the other hand, he was a comparative goal machine, tallying 11 in 30 matches. But! According to the ever-optimistic Roger Ricort, who held forth today on Nice’s summer buys, he’s also “a talent apart,” who can “win a match alone.” Cross your fingers.
Racing fans seem to have some concerns about his attitude — there have been rumors of partying — and his inability to stay healthy; seeing as how he’s currently carrying an injury and will probably miss the start of the season, the latter is certainly a valid concern. That said, though, he’s apparently got Baky-esque speed and has shown flashes of genius with the ball at his feet, so it’s probably best to hope for a breakout season, particularly since there are suggestions he’s going to be the final buy of the summer. (Piquionne seems to no longer be a going concern — he’s reportedly closer than ever to joining Lyon. Plus, he costs about €7 million, which could well be more than Nice are willing to pay for a second injured striker.)
Bad leg aside, Mouloungui says he’s excited to join Nice, but then he would, wouldn’t he? J will be pleased to hear that the weather was a big part of the reason for his move — who cares about playing in a crappy, old ground when you’re living in a place that puts you in a “good mood when [you] open the window?” Additionally, he admits he’s got work to do on being more lethal in front of goal, so we know he’s got some brains, which is something.
Not only is Mouloungui (allegedly) the last new signing, but Matt Moussilou is on trial with Grenoble, so there’s a good chance Nice won’t be able to count on his goals, ei- oh, wait.
Rémy just better stay healthy.
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those shirts are growing on me. the stripes are fantastic.
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Richard, I’m falling in love with them, too — everyone should wear narrow stripes. The narrower, the better!
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The narrower they are, the less they seem like Milanisti >_>
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