The 24-year-old center back has garnered attention with strong performances for the Rapids and Canada, with a transfer to France now on the cards.
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Bombito's time in MLS appears close to an endWas named 2024 MLS All-StarNice hope to fill void created by Jean-Clair Todibo's exitWHAT HAPPENED?
The fastest man in MLS appears set for a move to Ligue 1.
The Colorado Rapids and OGC Nice have reportedly agreed to a €7 million transfer fee for Moises Bombito, pending successful completion of the contract and medical phase.
The 24-year-old center back has significant strides in his second season in MLS. He was named to his first MLS All-Star game and went viral on social for being the fastest player in the league, clocking at an impressive 23 miles per hour. Bombito has been a crucial part of the Rapids' turnaround this season, helping a team that won just five games in 2023 go up to fourth in the Western Conference standings with 12 wins in 26 games played.
Fabrizio Romano was first to break the news.GOAL US reached out to the Colorado Rapids for comment.
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Bombito's rise has been nothing short of astonishing this season. His performances in the 2024 Copa America, which helped Canada make a run to the semifinals, garnered praise from his national team manager Jesse Marsch.
“For me, the best example of what’s wrong with the sport in our country is that Moïse Bombito never really was identified until 23 years old. Like, that can’t be," Marsch said.
“I’ve coached some of the best centre-backs in the world: (Dayot) Upamecano, (Ibrahima) Konaté, (Joško) Gvardiol. And [Bombito]’s talent level is in that category."
Romano reported Bombito is seen as the potential replacement for France international Jean-Clair Todibo, who just secured a high-profile loan to buy move to the Premier League with West Ham United.
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AFPWHAT NEXT FOR THE RAPIDS AND OGC NICE?
The MLS transfer window comes to a close at midnight on Aug. 14. There is a chance the Rapids could aim to purchase Bombito's replacement.
Nice's season starts Sunday as they travel to face AJ Auxerre in Ligue 1 action as manager Franck Haise looks to get their campaign underway.