Moses Simon has enjoyed a highly successful season with French Ligue 1 club Nantes.
The 24-year-old was voted Nantes' player of the season with 40% of the vote, and, a few days later, his header against Nice was voted the club's goal of the season.
Simon told ESPN both awards were unexpected boons for him: “To be honest, I did not expect it.
“I just wanted to go there and do my job.
“I didn't even expect that goal to win it. I thought it would be the goal against PSG. But they voted that one to be the best goal.
“I don't mind though, it is my goal so it doesn't matter. I just think the goal against PSG was better.”
Whatever the case, the Nigerian has enjoyed a remarkable turnaround after a gloomy spell at Levante, the Spanish club he joined on a five-year deal from Belgian side Gent in 2018.
A measly return of one goal from 19 appearances was testament to just how miserable the Super Eagles star was in Spain.
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Nantes have the option of making Simon's deal permanent and they very well may.
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