Nice, France – Blackpool midfielder Elliot Grandin has completed a loan move to Nice in his native France.
The 24-year-old asked to return to his homeland earlier this month because of a family issue, which Blackpool manager Ian Holloway was happy to make happen.
"He has a family situation and he needs to go back," Holloway told the Blackpool Gazette. "All the lads wanted me to help him out. We've done that and our dressing room is absolutely buzzing because the boy doesn't deserve the family situation he has. We've managed to do a deal where we will get back all the money we paid for him. If we don't, then we'll get Elliot back in the summer."
Grandin moves to Nice on an initial loan for the rest of the season, with Nice having the option to make the move permanent.
After joining Blackpool from CSKA Sofia in the summer of 2010, Grandin has appeared in 34 games in all competitions for the Tangerines.
The French side currently resides on the bottom of Ligue 1 but is only two points from safety.
