OGC Nice: Tom Louchet Gains Prominent Role After Securing Future

On Sunday, Tom Louchet was the hero for OGC Nice as the 21-year-old scored in the second half stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw and steal a win away from LOSC Lille.

Louchet is another promising young talent from the club’s youth academy. Before finding a home with Les Aiglons, the midfielder struggled to find a club where he could begin his development as a footballer.

During his youth career, Louchet spent time at SC Volxien, Manosque, SC Volxien, US Vivo 04, Gap Foot 05, and Istres before finding his way to Nice in 2019. He would play for Nice B, making 46 appearances while scoring four goals.

After a few years of working his way through the youth academy, the Manosque native made his professional debut last season coming on as a substitute against Clermont Foot. Louchet has since made 26 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, scoring three goals and two assists.

In April, Louchet discussed his future with France Bleu Azur, stating his intention to stay with Nice long-term, a commitment that was later secured.

“For me, it’s OGC Nice. After this [2023-24] season, no matter what happens, I still have two years left on my contract. Long-term, it’s not really up to me if the club wants to extend, but for now, I’m really happy at OGC Nice, and I can’t imagine being anywhere else at the moment.”

“For a young player, getting more playing time is definitely important. But for now, I haven’t really thought about it. I’m just focused on finishing this season strong because that’s what matters most right now. Afterward, we’ll have a discussion with the staff and management to see what’s next.”

Nice and the player reached an agreement on an extension in July as the club wants the midfielder to continue his growth with them. Florian Maurice, Nice’s sporting director, explained why the club decided to extend Louchet until 2027.

“Tom has already shown great promise in his first full season as a professional,” Maurice told the club’s official website. “He’s a player who has come through our academy and is steadily progressing through the ranks. He has everything it takes to continue growing at Le Gym and to become an important player in the seasons to come.”

This season, Louchet has made ten appearances across all competitions for Nice, where he’s logged 451 minutes and has become a player that new manager Franck Haise is counting on. Louchet now has his future secured with Les Aiglons and is becoming a prominent player for the French side.

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