Nigerian forward Terem Moffi has secured a fresh chapter in his career after completing a loan move from OGC Nice to Portuguese giants FC Porto, with the deal including an option to buy set at €8 million.

The 26-year-old Super Eagles striker finalised the transfer on Friday, following an agreement reached by both clubs earlier in the week. Moffi will spend the remainder of the season at Porto, who retain the right to make the move permanent at the campaign’s end.
The switch brings relief to Moffi after a turbulent and frustrating period in France.

The former Lorient striker had been on medical leave since November 30, after a league defeat to his old club was marred by serious confrontations between Nice players and supporters.

Following that incident, Moffi was effectively frozen out of the first team and later sought legal intervention, taking the club to a French judicial commission to secure permission to leave.

Porto beat off competition from several suitors, including Turkish side Besiktas, who reportedly offered the striker a more lucrative financial package. Clubs in France and Scotland had also shown interest.

However, Moffi opted for Porto due to the club’s sporting project and the chance to work under head coach Francesco Farioli, who is familiar with him from their shared time in Ligue 1.

On the pitch, the Nigerian endured a difficult season with Nice, scoring just two goals in 10 league appearances—well below the standards he set in his debut campaign, when he finished as the club’s top scorer with 11 goals.

Despite his club struggles, Moffi remains a respected figure in Nigerian football. He made his Super Eagles debut in 2021 and announced himself emphatically with two goals in Nigeria’s 10–0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe in 2022.

He was also part of Nigeria’s squad at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, earning a late call-up as a replacement for the injured Victor Boniface. The Super Eagles went on to finish runners-up, losing the final to hosts Ivory Coast.

Porto see Moffi as an immediate attacking option as they push for success in domestic and European competitions, with the coming months set to determine whether the move becomes permanent.