Did Niall Horan Sign a Solo Record Deal With Universal Music?

Niall Horan heads out of The Nice Guy to his car on Monday evening (September 5) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 22-year-old former member of One Direction singer walked alongside his pal, 5 Seconds of Summer‘s Luke Hemmings, and Luke‘s girlfriend Arzaylea.

Niall has reportedly signed a solo record deal with Universal Music instead of Simon Cowell‘s Syco, according to The Sun.

“Simon has made no secret of his expectations for Niall to stay loyal to him and has been desperately trying to keep him as a solo act with plans to turn him into a Justin Bieber style artist,” a source told the publication. “They’ve worked together closely since day one and have always had a strong relationship, but Universal offered a lot of money.”

Over the weekend, Niall was seen arriving at Capitol Records.

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