Official: 19-year-old Manchester City central defender Juma Ba joined Nice on loan for one year

On Wednesday local time, Ligue 1 Nice officially announced that it would loan 19-year-old young central defender Juma Ba from Manchester City.

Nice officially announced that Juma-Pakistan joined Manchester City on loan for one season. The 1.95-meter-tall central defender is Nice's second signing this summer. He was loaned to another Ligue 1 team, Lons, in the second half of last season.

sporting director Florian Morris said: "We have been collectively paying attention to him for a while, and we think he performed very well during his time at Lance. This view is confirmed in the data. He is a young player with great potential, and importantly, we think he can adapt to the coach's philosophy very quickly."

Nice president Rivier also emphasized: "He will strengthen the defense line we suffered from two major injuries at the end of last season. Our program is in line with his professional ambitions. Juma will join the team from the early stages of preparation, which will make him feel as soon as possible. Excellent performance is an ideal arrangement."

Juma Ba himself said to joining Nice: "I know this team very well because I have played in Ligue 1. The team has strength and experience in every position. The coach has a very clear offensive philosophy, and all players agree with it, including defensive players. "

" This is also an important reason why I made the franchise decision. I am proud to join this club and this project. An important game will soon be ushered in this summer. The new season will be very exciting. Now is the time for me and we to prepare!"